Fees now waved for those looking to change names

Fees now waved for those looking to change names

The Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police have announced the waiving of certain fees for people who are working to reclaim their traditional names. In a media release sent out Wednesday, the association said people who are looking to get criminal record checks...
Court to consider Bernie Herman evidence

Court to consider Bernie Herman evidence

A Saskatchewan court is considering whether to include certain evidence  in an upcoming murder trial involving a former Mountie. Bernie Herman is charged with first degree murder in the May 2021 death of Braden Herman. The two are not related. The Court of King’s...
Homelessness unresolved amid northern Sask housing project

Homelessness unresolved amid northern Sask housing project

Small homes are an ongoing construction project in La Loche. PHOTO BY RAYMOND DAUVIN /Facebook By: Kimiya Shokoohi Local Journalism Initiative,  The StarPhoenix Despite the small size of its population, the northern Saskatchewan town of La Loche often confronts...
RCMP search for escaped inmate

RCMP search for escaped inmate

The RCMP are investigating an escaped inmate from the Besnard Lake Correctional Camp. Authorities allege that Anthony Michael Alcrow left the facility Saturday evening. He is described as being 6’ 2” tall, 198 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He may be in the...