Category Archives: Saskatchewan

CEBA extension welcome but not enough say Sask. business advocates
The federal government has given another extension for businesses still paying a federal loan that started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Saskatchewan business owners say it's not enough....
Sep 16, 2023

Kitten injured but recovering after being found in vehicle engine at P.A. car dealership
It was something automotive technicians at Lakeland Hyundai in Prince Albert weren't expecting to see when they started work Friday morning.While doing a routine oil change, they heard scratching and ...
Sep 16, 2023

RCMP responds to report about mass stabbings on JSCN
The RCMP is defending itself after an internal email raised new questions about the police force's response to the mass stabbings on the James Smith Cree Nation last September.According to the report ...
Sep 15, 2023

Sweeping changes: Montana’s announced as new sponsor for the Brier
Regina will be the host city for the first-ever Montana's Brier.Curling Canada announced Friday that the Canadian men's curling championship is now sponsored by Montana's BBQ & Bar. The 2024 event...
Sep 15, 2023

Narrow Hills Provincial Park receives nearly $1 million in federal and provincial investments
A northeast provincial park is getting a significant financial boost from the Canadian and Saskatchewan Governments to upgrade its water system.Narrow Hills Provincial Park (north of Smeaton) has rece...
Sep 15, 2023

RCMP ramping up police efforts after recent crime spree
Saskatchewan RCMP are increasing their police presence around Prince Albert and nearby areas after a string of recent violent and property crimes.Mounties said they will focus their resources on the P...
Sep 15, 2023

'You are not alone': Suicide awareness walk spreads message of hope in La Ronge
A message of hope was delivered during a smudge walk for suicide awareness in La Ronge on Friday."I know a lot of people tend to feel as if they are alone in their community. That nobody knows what th...
Sep 15, 2023

SJHL set to play first game at Jim Neilson Sports Complex
Hosting out-of-town hockey teams isn't new for the Big River First Nation, but the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has yet to make a stop in the 3,000-person community, until Friday night.The...
Sep 15, 2023

Numbers show 16 per cent vacancy in Prince Albert public housing
Newly released numbers on the number of empty public housing units show Prince Albert has a 16 per cent vacancy rate. Saskatchewan NDP Housing Critic Meara Conway said the vacancies have steadily incr...
Sep 15, 2023

RCMP searching for two missing youth from North Battleford
UPDATE: Battleford RCMP reported both Jayna-Rae Taniskishayinew and Bentley McCarthy have been located. ---Battlefords RCMP are asking for help in the search for two missing 13-year-olds.Jayna-Rae Tan...
Sep 14, 2023