Canada found guilty of ongoing genocide against Indigenous peoples

by MBC News | Jun 5, 2026

Photo: PPT screenshot By: Lucas-Matthew Marsh Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Iori:wase After careful consideration, the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal (PPT) found the Canadian government responsible for committing an ongoing genocide against Indigenous peoples....

Study finds alcohol linked to 15% of La Ronge ER visits

by MBC News | Jun 5, 2026

Photo: Alcohol was involved in 2,239 visits, representing almost 15 per cent of all emergency department visits during that period. Courtesy of Town of La Ronge By: Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca A new study presented to La Ronge...

Saskatoon is dealing with a groundwater problem soaking residents for years

by MBC News | Jun 4, 2026

Photo: Sump-pump water is spilling across sidewalks, creating mud, algae and winter ice. Photo submitted by Vanessa Heilman. By: Sonal Gupta Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada’s National Observer For some residents in Saskatoon’s newer neighbourhoods,...

CNSC renews Gunnar mine remediation work licence, says duty to consult not triggered

by MBC News | Jun 4, 2026

Photo: Gunnar mine site post demolition, 2015. Photo sourced from Saskatchewan Research Council website By: Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has renewed the Saskatchewan Research...

Nipawin firefighters battle major riverbank blaze near park

by MBC News | Jun 4, 2026

Photo: Aerial support to fight the fire that was located across the river from the Nipawin Regional Park. Courtesy of Nipawin Fire Department By: Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca Firefighters in Nipawin responded to eight separate...