Increased access to health services in La Loche

Increased access to health services in La Loche

Photo courtesy researchgate.net More patients in La Loche will now be able to receive care in their home community as a result of the provincial government’s $500,000 commitment to expand the use of remote presence technology in northern Saskatchewan. Health Minister...
Red-letter Day for Metis Nation

Red-letter Day for Metis Nation

Photo courtesy of Metis National Council website A landmark meeting between the Metis National Council and Prime Minister Trudeau culminated with the signing of the Canada-Metis Nation Accord today in Ottawa. The Accord marks a significant step towards a renewed...
Advanced Education Minister calls for calm and cooperation

Advanced Education Minister calls for calm and cooperation

Advanced Education Minister, Bronwyn Eyre. Photo courtesy Manfred Joehnck. Advanced Education Minister, Bronwyn Eyre, is calling for all sides to work together for the sake of the students in the transfer of the Northern Teachers Education Program to Northlands...
Charges laid after search on Witchekan Lake First Nation

Charges laid after search on Witchekan Lake First Nation

File photo. Two people are facing drug and firearms charges after a home was searched at the Witchekan Lake First Nation. Spiritwood RCMP, along with the Emergency Response Team and a police dog conducted the search Wednesday morning around 1:45 am. Police say a...
Prince Albert Police looking for missing woman

Prince Albert Police looking for missing woman

Happy Mary Charles. Photo courtesy of Prince Albert Police. Prince Albert Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 42-year-old woman. Happy Mary Charles was last seen in Prince Albert on April 1. Her family has had no contact with her since then and are...
Saskatchewan’s roads to ruin

Saskatchewan’s roads to ruin

Highway 26 near Loon Lake. Photo courtesy of the CAA. A highway near La Loche is leading the pack as one of the top ten worst roads in the province. The annual campaign is conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association. The voting will continue until early May when...