Tag Archives: People

RCMP body cameras aim to build trust, but expert says can be "problematic"
Police promote body-worn cameras as a way to gather evidence and improve public trust and transparency; however, a police studies expert believes that their use could be "problematic.""Subsequent stud...
Jan 17, 2025

'It's like we don't matter': SEIU-West workers in Biggar rally for better working conditions
SEIU-West members picketed and rallied outside the Biggar and District Health Centre on Wednesday to voice their frustrations with the provincial government over the slow progress in negotiations for ...
Jan 16, 2025

Swedish DXer tunes in to Pattison Media radio stations in Saskatchewan
6,524 kilometres. That's the distance between Saskatchewan and Sweden.So, when Gran Hardenmark picked up the AM frequency of CJNB radio in North Battleford from his small town on the west coast of Swe...
Jan 14, 2025

Four chosen as inaugural recipients of the Dr. Earl Cook Memorial Scholarship
The first recipients of the Dr. Earl Cook Memorial Scholarship have been announced. Those who were selected include Marsha Morin, Alyssa Cockle, Aimee Varga and Halle Collins, who have each received $...
Jan 14, 2025

Walking pneumonia cases on the rise
If you have coughing fits that just won't go away, and you're always tired, there's a chance you may have walking pneumonia. Cases of the condition that can affect anyone are on the rise."It's a term ...
Jan 14, 2025

Price gouging or supply and demand? Spiked hotel prices spark concern for travellers
As a hockey Mom, Kimberly Stewart knows to expect some travelling and overnight hotel stays for tournaments. What she didn't expect was a $391 price tag for a room in Prince Albert recently."Hockey is...
Jan 13, 2025

A golden smile: Prince Albert hockey mom reflects on daughter's victory
Heather Zablocki says the family feels like they are on cloud nine.Just over a day has passed since her oldest daughter Stryker won gold with Canada's national women's team at the IIHF World Hockey Ch...
Jan 13, 2025
Sask. Marshals interviewing Mounties for positions before launching
Saskatchewan's new provincial police force has begun interviewing Mounties as it prepares to launch this year, a move critics say highlights concerns of job poaching.Chief Marshal Robert Cameron of th...
Jan 13, 2025

Mustangs, Ice Wolves game postponed due to bus issues
There will be no SJHL game between the La Ronge Ice Wolves and the Melfort Mustangs Friday night at the Northern Lights Palace.The La Ronge Ice Wolves were scheduled to travel to Melfort, however, the...
Jan 10, 2025

Tri-community raises $7K to support RCMP officer battling cancer
Brent Nicol, a longtime RCMP officer who is currently battling cancer, said he was overwhelmed by the community support on Tuesday during a steak night fundraiser. "You don't always think about everyo...
Jan 09, 2025