Inmate dies at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

Inmate dies at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

Prince Albert Penitentiary  file photo Officials at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary near Prince Albert are investigating the death of an inmate early this morning. Daniel James Tokarchuck died in custody after being taken to Victoria Hospital but officials aren’t...
Man arrested in relation to two Prince Albert stabbings

Man arrested in relation to two Prince Albert stabbings

Phillip Peter Charles. Photo courtesy of Prince Albert Police. A man wanted for two stabbings in Prince Albert last winter has been arrested. Police say 33-year-old Phillip Peter Charles was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, and was picked up yesterday in Edmonton. The...
Three men fined for hunting violations

Three men fined for hunting violations

Photo courtesy of policecanada.ca Three men have been fined a total of $14,700 for hunting violations in southern Saskatchewan. The charges date back to November 2015. Conservation officers received a tip about an elk shot out of the hunting season on private land...
Northern leaders looking for positive partnerships in Ottawa

Northern leaders looking for positive partnerships in Ottawa

Pinehouse Mayor Mike Natomagan is part of the delegation meeting government officials in Ottawa photo courtesy pinehouselake.com Representatives from five northern communities and the Prince Albert Grand Council are in Ottawa looking to forge positive partnerships...
Tent caterpillar cycle almost through for the year

Tent caterpillar cycle almost through for the year

Photo courtesy of critterfiles.com Another season of dealing with tent caterpillars and cankerworms is here for Saskatchewan residents. Every spring, the caterpillars find their way into the aspen forests in the province. The tent caterpillar will feed mostly on aspen...
A hand up to recovering addicts in Regina

A hand up to recovering addicts in Regina

Two new Oxford homes were opened in Regina today to provide transitional housing for 10 individuals recovering from addiction and moving toward full independence. The federal and provincial governments are contributing about $470,000 for the homes. One of them will be...