Category Archives: Saskatchewan

Deschambault Lake orders evacuation as wildfire nears community
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has issued a community public notice for Deschambault Lake, ordering an evacuation as an out-of-control wildfire is threatening to engulf the community.The evacuation noti...
May 20, 2023

First Nation Chief grateful for outpouring of supporting for evacuees
The Chief of a northern Saskatchewan First Nation is extremely grateful to the City of Lloydminster for supporting hundreds of community members who fled their homes.Buffalo River Dene Nation and the ...
May 19, 2023

RCMP Musical Ride Tour making stop in James Smith
The RCMP's famous musical ride tour is set to make its way to the James Smith Cree Nation this summer.Every year, police officers and their horses travel the country and put on shows highlighting diff...
May 19, 2023

RCMP charge 34-year-old man with murder after body found in Battleford house fire
A 34-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after human remains were found in a burning house in the Town of Battleford.The fire happened on Feb. 18; however, investigators didn't find...
May 19, 2023

Saskatchewan getting help from Quebec to fight wildfires
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said Friday it's getting some help from another province to fight wildfires in northern regions.The SPSA says Quebec is providing two water bombers to help...
May 19, 2023

‘Come get me:’ Moe responds to federal minister comments on ‘illegal’ power generation
Premier Scott Moe issued a challenge of sorts after the federal environment minister responded to Saskatchewan's plan to decide for itself whether to use coal for power generation past 2030 and natura...
May 19, 2023

May long forecast calls for hot temperatures mixed with smoke
The weather is co-operating this year for people hoping to enjoy the May long weekend outdoors.But despite the hot and sunny forecast, Environment Canada says we can expect more rounds of smoke from t...
May 19, 2023

SPSA updates situation with wildfires in northern Saskatchewan
Wildfires continue to rage in northern Saskatchewan, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate their homes.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has recorded 168 wildfires so far this year, nearly twice ...
May 18, 2023

Mineral sales in Sask. hits $19.4B in 2022
Last year was a record year for Saskatchewan when it came to mineral sales.According to the province, over $19.4 billion was raised in 2022, mainly due to higher prices and global demand.They stated a...
May 18, 2023

Investigation into death of young Prince Albert boy finds fault with police response
Nearly 14 months after the death of a young child in Prince Albert, the Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission has released its findings and found neglect of duty by officers of the Prince Albert P...
May 18, 2023