Semi driver dies near Waskesiu

by | Jul 27, 2015

A semi driver died when he was trying to get out of the mud near Waskesiu early Monday morning. He had been hauling logs just south of Highway 2’s Waskesiu junction when the semi got stuck. A coworker came to help the driver, but in the process something went wrong....

Northern Sask. worker hurt at uranium mill

by | Jul 27, 2015

A worker received minor burns at AREVA’s McClean Lake uranium mill in northern Saskatchewan a week and a half ago. According to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), the man was working on a high-temperature dryer when he came in contact with heated...

UPDATE: Charges laid in Red Earth murder

by | Jul 27, 2015

The RCMP is releasing names in the Red Earth First Nation murder that happened over the weekend. The victim, 42-year-old Dion Head, was found dead in his home on Saturday. Carrot River RCMP received a call about an injured man at a home on the reserve at around 11:30...

Burning Questions for the Prime Minister in Saskatchewan

by | Jul 24, 2015

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says it is up to the premiers to decide if the Senate should be reformed or abolished — but in the meantime, he will not appoint any new members. Harper made the comments in the Saskatchewan legislative building this afternoon after...

The Prime Minister and Premier Visit La Ronge

by | Jul 24, 2015

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Premier Brad Wall along with Members of Parliament Rob Clarke and Randy Hoback and community leaders met in La Ronge this morning. La Ronge Mayor Thomas Sierzycki, Air Ronge Mayor Gordon Stomp were in attendance, along with Lac La Ronge...