Northern Saskatchewan Local News

On-site testing coming to East Central region

EAST CENTRAL— The Saskatchewan Health Authority is working to get on-site COVID-19 testing at East Central hospitals in the next two weeks.

Apr 9, 2020 2:01 PM Read more >

COVID-19 update: seven new cases, 12 recoveries

As of April 9, 2020, Saskatchewan has seven new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 278. 165 of the cases are considered active – five fewer than the day before.

Apr 9, 2020 1:36 PM Read more >

SHA officials speak on COVID-19 response in North region

Officials from Saskatchewan Health Authority shed some further light on the health care system’s response to COVID-19 in the North region.

Apr 9, 2020 1:20 PM Read more >

The devil you know: How abuse victims are in danger during the pandemic

Shelter calls in Canada are down. But that might not be a good thing as advocates point to something more ominous.

Apr 9, 2020 12:33 PM Read more >

Help for small business and students announced by province

The Saskatchewan government has unveiled a couple of measures to help those facing economic challenges during the COVID-19 emergency. One measure is the Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment.

Apr 9, 2020 11:50 AM Read more >

COVID-19 impacts Battleford council activities, capital projects

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was certainly felt at town council Monday.

Apr 9, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Man, 26, charged with making, possessing child porn remains in custody

A Loon Lake man charged with making and possessing child pornography and luring a child was remanded in custody.

Apr 9, 2020 10:38 AM Read more >

Meadow Lake man charged with shooting remains in custody

A man charged in connection to a shooting in Meadow Lake remains in custody. Lennex Merasty-Morin, 31, made another court appearance in Meadow Lake Provincial Court March 30.

Apr 9, 2020 9:43 AM Read more >

RCMP looking for men connected to three break and enters

HUMBOLDT — Surveillance footage captured two of three suspects Humboldt RCMP believe are connected to three break, enter and thefts. Police are asking for help to identify the men. RCMP said the first theft took place around 6 a.m. on March 23.

Apr 9, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

Update - Saskatoon Police say missing 11 and 12 year old siblings found

UPDATE: The 11 and 12 year old subjects of a missing person investigation have been located and found to be safe. Adriana Morin and Julius Morin were reported missing yesterday.

Apr 9, 2020 8:31 AM Read more >