Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Officer dies while on duty in Francis/Wolseley area

An RCMP officer has died while on duty according to a press release.

Jun 12, 2021 5:29 PM Read more >

June 12 local COVID-19 report: 2 new in Central East 1&2, 2 new in North East

New cases (June 12) New Active Humboldt area (Central East 1) 0 9 Kelvington-Punnichy area (Central East 2) 2 18 Nipawin area (North East 1) 2 15 Melfort area (North East 2) 0 5 Tisdale-Hudson Bay area (North East 3) 0 8 Vaccinations (June 12) Vaccin

Jun 12, 2021 4:28 PM Read more >

One death due to COVID-19 in the North West, stats down markedly since peak

One new death was being reported Saturday in the provincial government’s COVID-19 report. The death was of a person in the 80+ age group from the North West zone, bringing the zone’s death total to 72.

Jun 12, 2021 2:33 PM Read more >

June 12 COVID-19 update: One death, 106 new cases, second dose schedule accelerated

Vaccines Reported An additional 18,014 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 878,665.

Jun 12, 2021 1:43 PM Read more >

Accident investigated in Wolseley/Francis area

Residents in the areas surrounding Wolseley and Francis will see an increased police presence as Saskatchewan RCMP officers conduct an investigation.

Jun 12, 2021 11:53 AM Read more >

First Nation declares sovereignty over Saskatchewan River Delta

Cumberland House Cree Nation has declared sovereignty over the largest inland freshwater river delta in North America.

Jun 12, 2021 10:16 AM Read more >

People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier charged after anti-rules rallies in Manitoba

People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier was arrested just outside St Pierre on Friday for violating public health orders.

Jun 12, 2021 10:13 AM Read more >

Thermal coal is officially up in smoke

Ottawa’s newly announced policy on thermal coal is a clear signal that Alberta’s Coalspur Mines and its Vista mine expansion plans are up in smoke.

Jun 12, 2021 9:54 AM Read more >

Wilson-Raybould has a message for Ottawa: Stop off-loading responsibility for reconciliation

Warning: This story contains details that may provoke distress or trauma in some readers.

Jun 12, 2021 9:48 AM Read more >

Man who escapes police custody pleads guilty to weapons, theft charges

A man who escaped police custody at the Biggar Hospital pleaded guilty today in North Battleford Provincial Court to weapons and theft charges.

Jun 11, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >