Category Archives: Saskatchewan

Murder charge downgraded to weapons offence for Wahpeton stabbing case
While spared the trauma of a two week trial, the victims of a violent incident over two years ago at Wahpeton Dakota Nation may see the perpetrator serve less than two years in jail.Nathan Waditaka wh...
Oct 17, 2022

New arrivals from Ukraine to branch out across Sask.
A third flight scheduled to arrive in Regina bringing more newcomers from Ukraine has the Ukrainian Canadian Congress preparing for the new arrivals and reflecting on those who have been welcomed so f...
Oct 17, 2022

Survey shows Saskatchewan residents have less confidence in justice system
A new survey is painting a picture of how Saskatchewan residents view law enforcement and the justice system.Over 5,000 people took part in a national Angus Reid survey where they shared their thought...
Oct 15, 2022

‘Worth celebrating’: What Whitecap Dakota Nation's historic vote means
A Saskatchewan First Nation made history earlier this week but what does it mean, and could other communities follow in their first steps?On Tuesday, Whitecap Dakota First Nation approved a vote that ...
Oct 14, 2022

Fifteen people recognized with bravery awards for risking own life to save others
People from across the province are being recognized as true heroes. Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty presented bravery awards- medals and honorary testimonial certificates - from the R...
Oct 14, 2022

Krista Fox recognized after walking across Canada for MMIW
Local advocate Krista Fox, who walked across Canada to raise awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, was honoured at a special gathering and barbecue lunch in North Battleford Friday. Orga...
Oct 14, 2022

Police looking for help to locate wanted man
Pierceland RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating 23-year-old Kashtin Sandfly. Police say he has failed to abide by his release conditions and is no longer at his court-approved resid...
Oct 14, 2022

Ministers from four provinces oppose use of police resources for gun buyback
Justice and public safety ministers from four provinces called on the federal government to halt its plans to use RCMP and police resources during the coming confiscation of banned firearms.In 2020, t...
Oct 14, 2022

Mendicino to visit James Smith Cree Nation after of stabbing massacre
The federal public safety minister has said he is to travel to James Smith Cree Nation next week to advance the Liberal government's plan to have First Nations policing recognized as an essential serv...
Oct 14, 2022

Rise Air adds new aircraft to help meet demand from northern Sask. communities
A northern Saskatchewan airline is continuing to update its fleet to meet the demands of people in remote communities.Rise Air recently purchased an ATR 42-500, a much more modern and reliable plane. ...
Oct 14, 2022