Saskatchewan

Northern and central Sask. students among nine new members of the Order of Gabriel Dumont

It is one of the Mtis Nation's highest civilian honours and now, nine students have received bronze medals and are invested into the Order of Gabriel Dumont.The students come from Pinehouse Lake, La L...

May 08, 2023

Emergency preparedness week begins as wildfires continue

May 7 to 13 is emergency preparedness week in Saskatchewan, and many in the province have already had to deal with emergencies and even evacuations this season. With that in mind, Parkland Ambulance i...

May 08, 2023

Environment ministry on the hunt for aquatic invasive species in Sask.

Saskatchewan is set to resume its battle against aquatic invasive species.This week, the Ministry of Environment will launch its annual Clean, Drain and Dry campaign and start its watercraft inspectio...

May 08, 2023

Test of SaskAlert system set for Wednesday

Be prepared for a shockingly loud noise during Emergency Preparedness Week.On Wednesday at about 1:55 p.m., the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency will conduct a test of the SaskAlert system. Radios, T...

May 08, 2023

Ottawa renews federal anti-gang and gun violence program with $390 million in funding

The federal Liberals are renewing their multimillion-dollar program to fight gang violence and gun crime.Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the government is earmarking $390 million over the ...

May 08, 2023

New CEO hired for Saskatchewan health worker recruitment Crown

The provincial government has found someone to helm its new Crown corporation, the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency.Erin Brady was introduced as the new CEO earlier this week, the first to t...

May 07, 2023

Local fire threatens highway access near La Loche

With the largest wildfire in Saskatchewan burning between La Loche and the Clearwater Dene Nation now at 266 hectares (over 600 acres) but not growing, the biggest ongoing threat is the warm and dry w...

May 05, 2023

Air quality alert issued for northwest Saskatchewan

Wildfire smoke is causing poor visibility and making it hard to breathe.Environment Canada issued an air quality alert Thursday for northwest Saskatchewan including the communities of La Loche, Lloydm...

May 05, 2023

Clearwater River & La Loche issue mandatory evacuations

Update: The Village of La Loche has now issued a mandatory evacuation notice.People in the area are asked to register at Ducharme Elementary School so leadership knows who has left and who might still...

May 04, 2023

Clearwater River sees 47 members evacuate due to wildfire, more expected to leave

Nearly 50 members of the Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN) are currently staying in Meadow Lake and Lloydminster after evacuating their homes.A wildfire is currently out of control between the First...

May 04, 2023