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First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs Minister Don McMorris announced $2 million in provincial funding will be provided to the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) to support research into undocumented deaths and burials on formerly

Maidstone RCMP has received a spike in calls involving theft of ATV's in the R.M of Wilton. One ATV is a Red Honda 350 and other is a yellow Honda Foreman. RCMP remind people to to secure and lock up their ATV's and store the keys separately.

Police warn not to approach her and to call 911

Go places, see people, do things, but plan a safe ride home: SGI

June 17 was a big day at a number of schools in North Battleford.

The Town of Hay River has painted feathers on a crosswalk to recognize the impact of residential schools on its community ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.

Saskatoon Board of Education officials are calling on the provincial government to include inflation as a factor in preparing their budget in the future. The board approved on Tuesday an operating budget of $287.

Canada-wide warrants have been issued for four men wanted following an 18-month long human trafficking investigation by the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime North Unit (FSOC – North).

An Onion Lake woman was sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 15 years for the murder of Braeden Alfred James Sparvier.

The City of North Battleford is reporting that parts of Highway 16 bypass and Highway 4 entering City will be closed June 21 and 22, with intermittent access. A single lane will be closed at a time. The reason is for geotechnical grade hole drilling.