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RCMP negotiating with barricaded man at Big Island Lake Cree Nation

The Pierceland RCMP are currently negotiating with a male on the Big Island Lake Cree Nation who has barricaded himself inside.RCMP ask that the public avoid house 111 on the Big Island Lake Cree Nati...

Oct 20, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Man stabbed while confronting thief stealing from vehicle in La Loche

Police in La Loche are looking for a suspect who stabbed another man when he was confronted while rumaging through a vehicle. On Oct. 18 around 1 a.m., RCMP said a man caught another man stealing from...

Oct 18, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Warm, dry weather helps northwest producers in the field

Dry and relatively warm weather over the past week helped spur tremendous harvest progress in the northwest. The latest crop report from Saskatchewan Agriculture said producers were able to combine al...

Oct 17, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

La Loche RCMP need assistance finding missing man

La Loche RCMP are asking the public for assistance in locating 49-year-old Bert Brian Herman.According to a media release Saturday evening, Herman was reported missing on Oct. 11 at 10:30 p.m. and was...

Oct 15, 2019 Bert Brian Herman (Submitted photo/La Loche RCMP)

Jolibois knocking on as many doors as possible on campaign trail

Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River incumbent NDP MP Georgina Jolibois is thankful for all the constituents who have welcomed her into their homes while on the campaign trail. "People are really strugg...

Oct 11, 2019 Incumbent NDP MP Georgina Jolibois is making her way across the riding. (Georgina Jolibois for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River/Facebook)

Good Food Box program gaining traction in Green Lake

A new program in Green Lake designed to help provide healthy food for those who are not able to afford fresh fruits and vegetables every month is picking up momentum.The Good Food Box program is a non...

Oct 10, 2019 ID 148256664 © Arisa Thepbanchornchai | Dreamstime.com

A walk against gang violence in Big Island Lake Cree Territory later this month

A walk against gang violence to promote a unified community will happen in Big Island Lake Cree Territory later this month.Similar to an event that happened in Loon Lake last week, Big Island Lake Cre...

Oct 08, 2019 An anti-gang walk in Loon Lake is the inspiration behind the event in Big Island Lake Cree Territory. (supplied/Ryan How)

Makwa Sahgaiehcan students help build tiny home for elder

A new housing project in Loon Lake looks to give students skills for future career opportunities and teach the importance of building community.Students broke ground earlier this month for the Makwa S...

Oct 07, 2019 Youth from the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation are helping to build a tiny home for an elder in Loon Lake. (supplied/Jayson Noel)

Police searching for manslaughter suspect considered armed and dangerous

Saskatchewan RCMP are on the lookout for a man charged with manslaughter in the death of a Big Island Lake Cree Territory man. Jonathan Dufraine, 38, is wanted in relation to the death of Zane Kiseyin...

Oct 03, 2019 Jonathan Dufraine. (submitted photo/RCMP)

Meadow Lake set to host Culture Days this weekend

Take a tour of the world without having to leave Meadow Lake.This weekend Meadow Lake will play host to the 10th annual Culture Days. The event promises three days of cultural activities including art...

Sep 27, 2019 Meadow Lake Culture Days will take place from September 27 to 29. (file photo/meadowlakeNOW Staff)