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Parole officers testify Sanderson showed no signs of future violence

Day seven of the coroner's inquest into the mass stabbing at the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continued on Wednesday, as testimony from parole officers who had interactions with Myles Sanderson,...

Jan 24, 2024

Meadow Lake residents react to Woodland Veterinary Clinic June closure

The days are numbered for the Woodland Veterinary Clinic and pet owners in Meadow Lake are left with thoughts of appreciation for years of service mixed with uncertainty for the future.The announcemen...

Jan 24, 2024

Health care, crime and education dominate discussion during NDP Town Hall meeting in Prince Albert

While the next provincial election is still more than seven months away, the provincial NDP is making it very clear the two seats in Prince Albert matter a lot to them.Speaking with paNOW ahead of Tue...

Jan 24, 2024

Parole officer for mass stabbing perpetrator recommended against parole despite low risk assessment

The institutional parole officer for the man responsible for the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the Village of Weldon believed his risk to public safety was low at one time...

Jan 23, 2024

Man responsible for mass stabbing on James Smith and Weldon broke release conditions three times

How and why Myles Sanderson was released from prison was the topic during day seven of the inquest looking into the mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation and the Village of Weldon.Cindy Gee, th...

Jan 23, 2024

Second day of teachers' strike sees another big turnout in Battlefords-Meadow Lake area

Teachers once again were out in their snow pants and toques walking the pavement in North Battleford and Meadow Lake today on the second day of strike action. The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF...

Jan 22, 2024

Inquest hears about acute hospital response, warrant types

The jury of the coroner's inquest into the mass stabbing at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continued today with members learning of protocols in place regarding Code Orange at the local health aut...

Jan 22, 2024

Officers testify about 9-1-1 response at mass stabbing inquest

After a two-day break, the inquest into the mass murder at James Smith Cree Nation and the Village of Weldon picked up where it left off on Friday. Three witnesses testified Monday morning which inclu...

Jan 22, 2024

Education rally held in Meadow Lake as teachers hold another one-day strike

Around 40 rallies supporting teachers were held across Saskatchewan on Monday including one in Meadow Lake.Teachers, parents, students and other supporters braved the cold weather to in the rally whic...

Jan 22, 2024

SJHL responds after five teams plan to leave AJHL to B.C.

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has said no teams are leaving its competition after teams from Alberta decided to jump ship to B.C.On Sunday, the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) issue...

Jan 22, 2024