La Loche school to remain closed until at least Feb. 22

by | Feb 3, 2016

A decision has yet to be made on when La Loche’s Community School’s doors will open to students, in the wake of a mass shooting. The Northern Lights School Division is confirming that the school will stay closed at least until February 22nd, but nothing is set...

Nellie Award recognizes indigenous social rights activist

by | Feb 3, 2016

An indigenous woman who’s spent decades working to bring justice to her people got a big honour last weekend. University of Saskatchewan researcher and associate professor Alex Wilson’s niece was in Winnipeg to accept her “Nellie” award for...

SUMA delegates support push for better fire protection

by | Feb 3, 2016

A resolution session at SUMA’s 2016 conference. Photo courtesy @SUMA_amplify on Twitter. Northern Saskatchewan municipalities got some commitments and a lot of support for their concerns at the annual SUMA convention in Regina. Last summer’s wildfires are...
Man charged with chasing woman with machete, headed for trial

Man charged with chasing woman with machete, headed for trial

by | Feb 3, 2016

Raymond Knife’s current court files. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski A man who’s charged with carrying a machete and chasing a woman down the street in Prince Albert is going to trial. Raymond Knife, 34, has been in custody since August of last year, when there...
Testimony concludes at Regina child murder trial

Testimony concludes at Regina child murder trial

by | Feb 2, 2016

A Regina couple accused of child neglect resulting in death and injury, sobbed and embraced one another after the husband wrapped up two gruelling days of testimony at their murder trial. Kevin and Tammy Goforth are charged with second-degree murder and causing bodily...

RCMP investigating death in Stanley Mission

by | Feb 2, 2016

Few details are being released about the sudden-death of a 21-year-old man from Stanley Mission. RCMP say they are investigating the situation and were called to a residence in the community on early Monday morning where they discovered the deceased. They also say...

Mulcair speaks on visit to La Loche

by | Feb 2, 2016

On Tuesday, federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair made sure to tread lightly in La Loche. His visit was intentionally chosen to coincide with the funerals for two teen brothers who were killed in a mass shooting. Mulcair said the suggestion came from former La Loche mayor...

Accused in Karina Wolfe case moves closer to potential trial

by | Feb 2, 2016

The man accused of killing Karina Wolfe is one step closer to a potential trial. Jerry Constant is charged with second degree murder in the death of Karina Wolfe. Wolfe went missing in 2010, but her body was found a few months ago northwest of Saskatoon. It is alleged...