Newsletter - North

Saskatchewan is struggling to house over 11,000 wildfire evacuees, with officials even exploring shelter options in Alberta.

Drums and dancers filled the air and arena as the Sakicawasihk Powwow returned to North Battleford June 6–8.

Minister Tim McLeod said they are waiting for a reply back from Ottawa on aid in battling wildfires in northern Saskatchewan.

As of 10 a.m. Monday, all SaskTel services are available across Northern Saskatchewan.

At approximately 9:30 p.m. on June 7, police were called to the 800 block of 12 Street West for a report of a male who had been stabbed.

West-central high schools compteted at the SHSAA Provincial Track and Field meet, held in Moose Jaw, June 6 and 7.

An officer was en route to a call for service with their vehicle’s emergency equipment activated when it collided with another vehicle.

Two more names were added to the 69 already included on the MADD monument on the grounds of Saskatoon's City Hall, held June 7

Average gas prices fell in nearly every Canadian province over the last week, with Alberta being the only exception.

RCMP urge anyone with information to contact Battlefords RCMP at 310-RCMP or submit tips anonymously via Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.