Category Archives: Saskatchewan

First Nations leaders to respond to recommendations from JSCN inquest
After an emotional coroner's inquest concluded on Wednesday, First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan will respond to the nearly 30 recommendations made.A six-person jury and the presiding coroner presen...
Feb 01, 2024

Family members of James Smith stabbings respond to jury recommendations
The jury recommendation for the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon Coroner's Inquest took place Wednesday evening in Melfort as suggestions were made to prevent similar events in the future.Afterwards...
Jan 31, 2024

New TV show a tribute to late Elder Tom Charles
A new TV show in the works for APTN will serve a tribute to the late Tom Charles, a well-respected Elder of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band known for his skills in locating missing persons. Doug Cuthand ...
Jan 31, 2024
Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame seeks support as membership dips
The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is in a tough spot.According to a statement from president and CEO Jane Shury, the hall of fame in Battleford has seen a great decline in both members...
Jan 31, 2024

Over 100 dogs rescued from La Loche
A community-wide dog cull in La Loche has officially been called off, thanks to the efforts of some passionate volunteers.Wendy Fyrk was among three front line rescue workers who made the six hour dri...
Jan 31, 2024
Moose Jaw MLA facing charges of assault and assault by choking
The MLA for Moose Jaw Wakamow is facing assault charges.On Tuesday, the Government Caucus Office said MLA Greg Lawrence resigned from the Saskatchewan Party caucus. While details weren't given, the of...
Jan 31, 2024
‘It opened my eyes': Families reflect on evidence heard at JSCN inquest
Every day of the James Smith Cree Nation inquest, through policy evidence, explanations of autopsies and a recounting of the attacks that left 11 people dead, Joyce Burns has sat in the hearing room w...
Jan 31, 2024

Weather records fall like dominoes as warm air blankets Sask.
The warm, Pacific air blowing into Saskatchewan is breaking temperature records all over the province.According to Environment Canada, 23 communities set new record highs for Jan. 30 on Tuesday, thank...
Jan 31, 2024

MLA Greg Lawrence resigns from Sask. Party caucus amid police investigation
Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence announced his resignation from the Saskatchewan Party caucus on Tuesday.According to a four-sentence statement from the Government Caucus Office, his decision to re...
Jan 31, 2024

MLA Greg Lawrence resigns from Sask. Party caucus amid police investigation
Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence announced his resignation from the Saskatchewan Party caucus on Tuesday.According to a four-sentence statement from the Government Caucus Office, his decision to re...
Jan 30, 2024