Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Ongoing drug trafficking investigation leads to significant drug seizure

By Saskatoon RCMP Federal Serious Organized Crime Unit (FSOC)

Dec 12, 2020 6:15 AM Read more >

Taxpayers Federation slams Trudeau’s massive surprise carbon tax hike

Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Aaron Wudrick released the following statement in response to the Trudeau government’s announcement it would be hiking the federal carbon tax to $170/tonne by 2030: “In the run up to the last federal ele

Dec 12, 2020 5:55 AM Read more >

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 >