New post-secondary mine school launched in Air Ronge

New post-secondary mine school launched in Air Ronge

The grand opening ceremony for Northlands College Mine School, with Toby Greschner, Bronwyn Eyre, Deborah Charles, and Al Shpyth. Photo by Braden Malsbury. It’s estimated 30 to 40 people will graduate each year from the new Northlands College Mine School. The...
Green Lake powers up

Green Lake powers up

Solar panels on Green Lake Community Centre.  Photo courtesy Village of Green Lake The Northern Village of Green Lake is officially going green as of today. The village is flicking the switch today to start generating its own solar power that will go back into the...
Northern students to receive degrees

Northern students to receive degrees

Northlands College. Photo courtesy saskatchewan.ca It will be the largest graduating class in the history of Northlands College, as 19 students will receive degrees from the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina during convocation exercises this evening...
Weyakwin man sentenced for domestic attempted murder

Weyakwin man sentenced for domestic attempted murder

Prince Albert Provincial Court. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski. A Weyakwin man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a domestic attempted murder that left a woman blind in one eye. This comes two months after Judge S.D. Schiefner weighed trial evidence related to...
Advance polls show high interest in Metis election

Advance polls show high interest in Metis election

Photo courtesy of mnselection.ca The countdown is on for the Metis general election in Saskatchewan. In just four days, a new president will be elected, and 20 other executive positions will be filled. It is the first election in five years, and it is expected to be...
Wild fur industry under stress

Wild fur industry under stress

Turnor Lake trapper Ron Desjardin getting the best prices for his furs. Photo courtesy @NorthSaskTrappers, Facebook. The wild fur industry is still under stress, with limited markets for most pelts. North American Fur Auctions held its spring sale this week with mixed...