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Canada Post strike leaves P.A. physiotherapist without essential eyewear, unable to work

Ranju Pillai is a physiotherapist in Prince Albert, but she hasn't been able to do her job since the Canada Post strike began last week. Pillai has an eye disorder called keratoconus which results in ...

Nov 19, 2024

'They are not alone': Sask. RCMP address rising domestic violence with prevention and support programs

Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdictions have seen a 13 per cent increase in intimate partner and family violence over the past five years. Sergeant Kim Stewart hopes to raise awareness about available resourc...

Nov 19, 2024

RCMP begins nationwide rollout of body cameras for frontline officers

Over the next 12 to 18 months, 10,000 frontline RCMP officers across the country will begin wearing body cameras on their chests while responding to calls.The RCMP announced Thursday that officers wil...

Nov 14, 2024

Hawtin elected mayor in North Battleford; Battleford, Meadow Lake await results

The polls are closed and the results of the 2024 municipal elections are slowly coming to light. In North Battleford, the results are historic after Kelli Hawtin was elected as the first woman to be m...

Nov 13, 2024

Sucker River woman called a true hero after rescuing boy from drowning

A woman from Sucker River is being called a hero after putting herself in harm's way to rescue a nine-year-old boy from drowning on Sunday. Elaine Ratt was working at the local convenience store when ...

Nov 12, 2024

Women at war: 100-year-old veteran reflects on Second World War service

At first glance, one might assume Joyce Temple is much younger than her 100 years. Her vibrant spirit and lively demeanor give her an air of youthful energy that defies her age.The deep smile lines et...

Nov 11, 2024

Bill Vigars, campaign manager for Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, dies at 78

Bill Vigars, who led the promotion of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope in 1980, has died at the age of 78.His wife, Sherry MacDonald, confirmed the news in an interview, saying Vigars died of congestive h...

Oct 13, 2024

UPDATE: Meadow Lake RCMP searching for missing woman

UPDATE: Shortly after noon on Saturday, RCMP reported that the Meadow Lake Detachment had located Cadence Ochuschayoo safe and thanked the public for their assistance. --RCMP in Meadow Lake are asking...

Oct 12, 2024

UPDATED: Turnor Lake RCMP locate missing senior

UPDATE - Oct. 6, 12:45 p.m.Turnor Lake RCMP reported that James John "Jean" Montgrand has been located safe. --Turnor Lake RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a missing 71-year-old man. Ja...

Oct 06, 2024

'Beautiful to see': Community Gathering for National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Melfort

Hundreds of students, elders, and community members turned out to Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC) Friday for a community gathering for National Truth and Reconciliation Day. The event...

Sep 30, 2024