Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Melfort’s historic courthouse renovation receives 2021 Heritage Award

The renovation project by Moore Architecture Consulting Group Ltd. involved interior modifications to improve function and provide increased security for personnel working in the building.

Oct 20, 2021 1:06 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan man's accused killer to stand trial for second-degree murder

Sheldon Wolf’s body was found in a rural area north of Airdrie, 28 kilometres north of Calgary on Feb. 4, 2020

Oct 20, 2021 12:49 PM Read more >

Sask. Health Authority terminates contract with Lloydminster ambulance operators

The contract with Lloydminster ambulance operator WPD Ambulance was terminated by the provincial health authority board today.

Oct 20, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

Local paramedic and taekwondo coach Jeffery Turchyn elected to Watson council

Turchyn, a local taekwondo coach and full-time paramedic, said he’s hoping to bring a younger perspective to council and find a way to brighten up Watson.

Oct 20, 2021 11:05 AM Read more >

Black Lake residents aren’t being forced to receive the vaccination: Athabasca Health Authority

“It’s false information, false news and people are basically biting into it,” said Allen Adam, the Health Authority’s CAO in an interview.

Oct 20, 2021 10:43 AM Read more >

Northern Sask. First Nations returning home after fleeing wildfires

"We find it a great relief to finally have our people go home," said Chief Marcel Head of Shoal Lake Cree Nation.

Oct 20, 2021 10:28 AM Read more >

Chamber to distribute rapid test kits, assuming they arrive on time

If they do arrive on time, Battlefords Chamber to start distributing the test kits at a scheduled drive-thru on Thursday, Oct. 21 between 1 and 4 p.m.

Oct 20, 2021 9:16 AM Read more >

Nikita Cook sentenced to life in Tiki Laverdiere's murder

Nikita Cook found guilty of first degree murder, with no parole eligibility until 2046

Oct 19, 2021 8:31 PM Read more >

Four arrested after search of Lanigan home turns up forged documents, weapons, cannabis

Four have been charged after Humboldt-Langian RCMP executed a search warrant at a Lanigan home and found a large quantity of credit cards, identification cards, forged documents and stolen personal mail.

Oct 19, 2021 3:50 PM Read more >

Wilkie Outlaws pay it forward with kids hockey camp

Wilkie's senior hockey team choose to pay it forward by passing on their knowledge and experience to the next generation of Wilkie hockey players by hosting a two day kids hockey camp.

Oct 19, 2021 3:16 PM Read more >