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Sask. RCMP report record homicides in 2024
A record number of homicides were reported to Saskatchewan RCMP in 2024, over half in northern Saskatchewan and many of the people charged were on release conditions. Numbers released on January 28 sh...
Jan 28, 2025
Hacking for Good: Bridging Culture and Tech for a Sustainable Future
The somewhat sinister concept of 'hacking' may be unclear to the general public. An intrusive crime of exploiting a computer system or personal information without authorized access. To some degree, w...
Jan 28, 2025
Sask. RCMP aims to fill vacancies in spring, recruiting from across Canada
The head of the Saskatchewan RCMP says its staffing issues are presenting a major problem at an inconvenient time for the police force.The RCMP recently sent out a country-wide internal memo asking fo...
Jan 28, 2025

Ahtahkakoop leadership extends special invite to British Crown
Chief Larry Ahenakew and Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation are extending an official invitation to His Majesty the King to attend the 150th Commemoration of Treaty 6. On Monday, a letter was signed in the Offic...
Jan 28, 2025
Building provincial budget in face of tariff threat ‘challenging’: Scott Moe
Questions continue to float around about whether U.S. President Donald Trump will implement tariffs on Canada.Meanwhile in Saskatchewan, the provincial government is in the middle of trying to put tog...
Jan 28, 2025

'Our goal is to empower': Onion Lake podcast bridges community through conversations
With a microphone and openmindedness, an Onion Lake Cree Nation-based podcast aims to "close the gap" and foster a sense of community involvement amongst Saskatchewan's First Nations and beyond."The o...
Jan 28, 2025

'Brings a smile to my face': Tiny home program makes a difference in northern communities
Matthew McCallum knows his community is on the verge of a housing boom of tiny proportions. "I got into it just to pursue a growing industry that's going to be around for a long time," he said. The Fl...
Jan 27, 2025

Two charged with aggravated assault in Canoe Lake stabbing
Two men have been charged with aggravated assault in connection with a stabbing incident that happened on Jan. 24 in Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.According to a police report, just after midnight last...
Jan 27, 2025
Former Macklin firefighter pleads guilty in hay bale arson case
A former Macklin firefighter has pleaded guilty to arson after lighting a hay bale on fire in a field near Macklin and Evesham last July, sparking concern throughout the community.Last Monday, Logan S...
Jan 27, 2025

Peavey Mart to close all Canadian locations
Editor's note: The following story was updated on Jan.27 at 9:30p.m. to include additional information from the company.Canada's retail and agriculture sector have been dealt another blow, with news P...
Jan 27, 2025