Northern Saskatchewan seeing a late flu season

by | Feb 29, 2016

Dr. James Irvine. Right now, about 25 to 30 lab tests per week are coming back positive for influenza in Northern Saskatchewan. This flu season, which comes a few weeks later than the flu season in southern Saskatchewan, is putting pressure on health centres,...

MMIW photo project inspired by outrage

by | Feb 26, 2016

This week, an aboriginal storytelling festival in Regina is forcing people to stop to think, and one of the most controversial exhibits is by an Ontario artist. Tracey-Mae Chambers has taken more than 1,800 photos that resemble crime scenes that people are just...

Autopsy Ordered After Death at Waterhen Lake FN

by | Feb 26, 2016

An autopsy is scheduled for next week after a death on the Waterhen First Nation. Meadow Lake RCMP and EMS were called to a home on the reserve around 7:30 last night. Police say officers located the body of a male and believe his death is suspicious in nature....

Police Say Drugs Headed North Intercepted

by | Feb 26, 2016

Four people are facing various charges after police say they intercepted a shipment of drugs headed north. Yesterday officers from Prince Albert Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit conducted an operation. With help from RCMP in Beauval, Meadow Lake, Green Lake...

Zika shows up in Saskatchewan

by | Feb 26, 2016

Saskatchewan has recorded its first case of the Zika virus, but health officials says it is nothing to worry about. The case involves a person who recently visited a South American country where the virus is being spread by mosquitoes. The threat is minimal, but...

Cable companies set up basic packages in time for deadline

by | Feb 26, 2016

New cable rules go into effect across the country next week. Effective March 1, companies like Access and Sasktel Max have to offer a basic cable package for no more than $25 a month. Just a few days before the deadline, it’s still not known what Access Communications...

Officials give a nod to Wanuskewin’s newest venture

by | Feb 26, 2016

On Friday, Wanuskewin Heritage Park officially announced its intention to seek a UNESCO World Heritage Designation. Wanuskewin would be Saskatchewan’s first United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site. The...

Gaming publication pays SIGA huge compliment

by | Feb 25, 2016

  Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority casinos have been recognized by a gaming publication as some of the best casinos to work for in North America. SIGA was fourth on a list of the top five casino organizations who competed from across North America — and it...