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Police testimony continues at trial for woman charged in death of nine-year-old girl
A Saskatoon police officer with 15 years of experience took the stand on Wednesday, the second day of the judge-alone trial of 29-year-old Taylor Ashley Kennedy.Kennedy is charged with impaired drivin...
Oct 11, 2023

Hudson Bay Reeve recognized for long-term excellence with Sask. Order of Merit
A long-time northeast local was recently presented with the 2023 Saskatchewan Order of Merit.Neal Hardy, an 89-year-old man from Hudson Bay, was one of six recipients across the province to be honoure...
Oct 11, 2023

Battlefords Citizens on Patrol will hit streets with its own vehicle
The Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) group will be sporting its first new dedicated patrol vehicle, with logos, to use when they are out and about helping prevent crime.The COPP's Doug Fe...
Oct 11, 2023

Nominees announced for upcoming Tri-Community Awards Gala
Nominations for the upcoming Tri-Community Awards Gala have been announced. Eleven people have been nominated for the prestigious Citizen of the Year: Brandi Bell, Matthew Maurer, Christopher Merasty,...
Oct 11, 2023

North West College receives $120K from Cenovus for mental health and tutoring services
Cenovus Energy is providing North West College with funds to help the school enhance its mental health services.Over the next three years, the post-secondary school - which has campuses in North Battl...
Oct 11, 2023

Israel attacks hit close to home for Sask. Jewish community
While Israel may be thousands of miles away from Saskatchewan, the attacks on that country by Hamas are hitting very close to home for many.Saskatchewan is home to more than 1,000 people who identify ...
Oct 11, 2023
Man allegedly killed by former Prince Albert RCMP officer was shot then run over: court
The figurative hat a Prince Albert RCMP officer was wearing when he was informed his friend and colleague had committed a gruesome murder, was among the central points of discussion Wednesday at Court...
Oct 11, 2023

P.A. police looking for missing 15-year-old girl
Prince Albert Police are asking the public for help finding a missing 15-year-old girl.Kara Dorion was last seen on Sept. 30, 2023 in the city, though police didn't specify what neighbourhood. She's d...
Oct 11, 2023

Northlands College launches metaverse campus
Northlands College has launched the metaverse campus, making it one of the few colleges in Canada to establish a full campus presence in the metaverse. According to a media release issued this week, t...
Oct 11, 2023

B.C. First Nation 'furious' after federal government rejects order to protect owls
VANCOUVER - The chief of a British Columbia First Nation says members of his community are "furious" after the federal government reversed course on an emergency order to protect the endangered northe...
Oct 11, 2023