Man charged after shooting in Cumberland House

Man charged after shooting in Cumberland House

Correction: The victim was a male youth, not an adult male as original stated.   A 29-year-old man is scheduled to appear in La Ronge Provincial Court on Monday after a shooting incident in Cumberland House. Friday morning police received a report of a male youth who...
Wildfire response survey now available on SPSA website

Wildfire response survey now available on SPSA website

  The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is encouraging Saskatchewan residents to share their experiences from the 2025 wildfire season through a independent survey aimed at improving emergency response and recovery. Kara Doll, Director of Communications...
Metis Veterans Plaza officially opens in Saskatoon

Metis Veterans Plaza officially opens in Saskatoon

A new Metis veterans housing unit in Saskatoon has officially held their grand opening ceremony. The Metis Veterans Plaza is a new affordable housing development in the city aimed at providing a home to Metis veterans and their families. The housing complex, which...
Device aims to “bring rain” to fight wildfires

Device aims to “bring rain” to fight wildfires

By Amanda Jeffery Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Drayton Valley and District Free Press Former local resident Don Hallett is hoping to help the town fight fires by making it rain on demand. Hallett has invented a product;  the patent-pending RainStreamTM. The...