Northern Sask woman facing extradition to U.S. on fraud charges

Northern Sask woman facing extradition to U.S. on fraud charges

by | Jul 14, 2021

A Pelican Lake First Nation woman’s fight against extradition to the United States to stand trial has been dismissed by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. Julliette Belle Carter is facing charges for wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money...
Upgrades coming to Lac La Ronge Provincial Park

Upgrades coming to Lac La Ronge Provincial Park

by | Jul 14, 2021

Upgrades are coming to the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. According to a statement by the Government of Saskatchewan, the park will get upgrades to its service centre, a new boat launch development and potable water system improvements. The upgrades are part of $7.7...
Heat and air quality advisories issued for Northern Sask.

Heat and air quality advisories issued for Northern Sask.

by | Jul 14, 2021

Heat and air quality warnings are in effect for much of northern Saskatchewan. Ile a la Crosse, Beauval, Buffalo Narrows, La Loche, Cuff Lake, La Ronge Prince Albert Can expect daytime highs of 29-32 with overnight lows in the 20’s. Environment Canada said the extreme...
Wildfire about two kilometres from Highway #2

Wildfire about two kilometres from Highway #2

by | Jul 13, 2021

The Rabbit Fire is getting closer to Highway #2. The fire, one of 114 active wildfires in the province, is burning approximately two kilometres from the major highway connecting La Ronge to the south. According to a statement by the La Ronge Regional Fire Department,...
Heat and air quality advisories issued for Northern Sask.

Air quality advisory issued for much of Northern Sask.

by | Jul 13, 2021

An air quality advisory has been issued for much of northern Saskatchewan due to wildfire activity. Environment Canada said smoke is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility is the result of elevated values of fine particulate matter. The following communities...