Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Man charged with accessory to murder of Tiki Laverdiere granted bail

A man charged in connection to the murder of Tiki Laverdiere was granted bail. Samuel Takakenew, 36, charged with accessory after the fact to murder, appeared by phone at a bail hearing in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench Dec. 11.

Dec 11, 2020 8:06 PM Read more >

Moe says Trudeau and McKenna lied about carbon tax, which will now go to $170 per tonne by 2030

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Dec 11, 2020 5:07 PM Read more >

Trudeau goes it alone with new climate plan, proposes carbon price hike

Four years ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared side by side with premiers as he announced a “pan-Canadian” climate plan. On Friday, he unveiled his new “federal” strategy, flanked by members of his cabinet.

Dec 11, 2020 4:32 PM Read more >

Regina and Saskatoon drive-thru testing to expand in January

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding drive-thru testing hours in Regina and Saskatoon beginning in the New Year when appropriate staffing is able to be mobilized.

Dec 11, 2020 4:14 PM Read more >

Increased COVID-19 in Unity: visitor limitations in place

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Unity area and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public health measures and personal safety precautions to prevent the spread of the virus

Dec 11, 2020 4:09 PM Read more >

'Nothing left:' Ituna loses local landmark

ITUNA — A small Saskatchewan town is mourning the loss of a historic bar and hotel. A blaze engulfed the Ituna Hotel on Thursday night, drawing a response from volunteer firefighters around 9 p.m. as they attempted to control the flames.

Dec 11, 2020 3:55 PM Read more >

See the major projects that are part of Humboldt's $3.15 million capital budget

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt council approved a 2021 budget that features more than $3.15 million in new capital projects. The bulk of that money, close to $2.2 million, will be spent on repaving and water main replacement projects.

Dec 11, 2020 3:23 PM Read more >

Northern Sask. residents to avoid non-essential travel outside the north

The Office of the northern Medical Health Officers for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the Athabasca Health Authority and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority are advising all northern residents to avoid travel outside their communities unle

Dec 11, 2020 2:46 PM Read more >

Provinces seek $28 billion increase in Canada Health Transfer: Moe

Noticeable in his absence from the last sitting of the legislature on Dec. 10 was Premier Scott Moe.

Dec 11, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

Dec. 11 COVID-19 update: 246 new cases, 133 in hospital, 387 recoveries

There are 246 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on December 11, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 11,475 cases.

Dec 11, 2020 1:53 PM Read more >