Category Archives: Saskatchewan

NHL won't consider punishment for 2018 WJC players until after legal proceedings
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league will not consider any punishment against five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team expected to be charged in connection with an alleged gang rape ...
Feb 02, 2024

First Nations Chiefs share thoughts on Inquest recommendations, hoping for National Inquiry
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and other First Nations leaders responded to the 29 jury recommendations from the coroner's inquest in Melfort.Before the conference, the FSIN sha...
Feb 02, 2024

Province signs contract with PCL to construct new P.A. Victoria Hospital
It's another milestone in the largest major capital project the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has underway in the province.PCL Construction Management Inc. (PCL), which led the 'Design Early Wor...
Feb 01, 2024

Chief Coroner, RCMP Commanding Officer discuss JSCN inquest recommendations
The recommendations are in from the Coroner's Inquest into the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and Weldon.The inquest in Melfort came to a close Wednesday after the jury and Presiding...
Feb 01, 2024

Six inmates charged with murder, three with attempted murder after incident at Sask. Penitentiary
Six inmates at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary have been charged with second-degree murder while three others have been charged with attempted murder after an incident at the prison on Monday night.In a...
Feb 01, 2024

First Nations leaders to respond to recommendations from JSCN inquest
After an emotional coroner's inquest concluded on Wednesday, First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan will respond to the nearly 30 recommendations made.A six-person jury and the presiding coroner presen...
Feb 01, 2024

Family members of James Smith stabbings respond to jury recommendations
The jury recommendation for the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon Coroner's Inquest took place Wednesday evening in Melfort as suggestions were made to prevent similar events in the future.Afterwards...
Jan 31, 2024

New TV show a tribute to late Elder Tom Charles
A new TV show in the works for APTN will serve a tribute to the late Tom Charles, a well-respected Elder of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band known for his skills in locating missing persons. Doug Cuthand ...
Jan 31, 2024
Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame seeks support as membership dips
The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is in a tough spot.According to a statement from president and CEO Jane Shury, the hall of fame in Battleford has seen a great decline in both members...
Jan 31, 2024

Over 100 dogs rescued from La Loche
A community-wide dog cull in La Loche has officially been called off, thanks to the efforts of some passionate volunteers.Wendy Fyrk was among three front line rescue workers who made the six hour dri...
Jan 31, 2024