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RCMP still searching for suspects after fatal Big Island Lake shooting
Saskatchewan RCMP say Major Crimes investigators are still working to identify and locate suspects in a shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation that caused one dead and three injured and prompted a da...
Dec 31, 2025
Two Saskatchewan residents receive Order of Canada appointments
A businessman and philanthropist originally from Biggar, and a lawyer, author and activist from Maple Creek have received a prestigious recognition. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Gov...
Dec 31, 2025
Former Onion Lake Cree Nation Chief Henry Lewis dies at 70
Onion Lake Cree Nation is mourning the passing of former Chief and Okimaw Henry Joseph Lewis, a long-serving Indigenous leader whose advocacy for Treaty rights and community well-being left a lasting ...
Dec 31, 2025
Fatal drug overdoses reached five-year low in 2025
The number of people in Saskatchewan dying of drug overdoses continued to drop in 2025, according to data from the provincial Coroner's Service. While numbers are not yet finalized, as of the beginnin...
Dec 31, 2025
'We're actively monitoring': RCMP lift dangerous persons alert after deadly Big Island Lake shooting
Saskatchewan RCMP ended a dangerous persons alert Tuesday afternoon after a shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation left one person dead and three others injured earlier in the morning, as the investi...
Dec 30, 2025
Team Canada pride glows bright at Prince Albert home
There is no questioning Russell Sanderson's support for Canada at this year's World Junior Hockey Championship.A large digital board hanging up his garage provides live score updates, and a series of ...
Dec 30, 2025
One dead, three injured as police look for armed suspects near Big Island Lake Cree Nation
One person has been confirmed dead and three others injured on Big Island Lake Cree Nation. RCMP issued an update on an ongoing situation in the community as they continue to hunt for two armed suspec...
Dec 30, 2025
Outlook water system tampering costs estimated at $100,000, security improvements planned
The Town of Outlook's recent water mishap is expected to cost the community around $100,000.Kevin Trew, the town's chief administrative officer, said that figure is just the preliminary estimate of ho...
Dec 30, 2025
Team Canada determined to snag gold medal, starts IIHF World Juniors 3-0
Team Canada has started its the world junior hockey championship strong, with a 3-0 record.The Red and White is looking for a record 21st gold medal at the IIHF World Juniors, and to rebound from a pa...
Dec 30, 2025
Dangerous person alert for Big Island Cree Nation
A dangerous person alert has been issued for Big Island Cree nation and the surrounding areas. Saskatchewan RCMP said there are two dangerous people with a gun in the area. They were last seen on an A...
Dec 30, 2025