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Sask. health officials warn of measles risk in Rosthern

Saskatchewan health officials are warning of a potential measles exposure risk in the town of Rosthern on Wednesday.

Saskatchewan police watchdog clears RCMP officer of wrongdoing in fatal collision

Saskatchewan’s civilian police watchdog has cleared an RCMP officer of any criminal wrongdoing in the death of a man who was struck by a police cruiser near Buffalo Narrows.

‘We’re okay’: Sask. wildfire evacuee hopeful community will be spared from flames

As wildfires continue to force hundreds from their homes in northwestern Saskatchewan, hot, dry conditions and shifting winds are fueling concerns over the fires threatening the northern Village of Beauval.

Men’s softball world cup kicks off in Prince Albert

Prince Albert is ready to host the world’s best men’s softball players.

Many Sask. childcare operators can’t continue $10-a-day childcare without extension of federal program

A recent survey of Saskatchewan childcare operators shows that most respondents feel they will not be able to continue offering $10-per-day childcare if the province does not sign an extension of the program with Ottawa.

SGI denies death benefits for mother of Sask. man who died after violent traffic stop

The mother of a Prince Albert man who died after a violent confrontation with police from inside a vehicle has had her application for SGI death benefits rejected.

Lightning sparks more wildfires, evacuations in Saskatchewan with active blazes now up to 65

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says there has been a significant increase in the number of active wildfires in the past week, triggering more evacuations.

Sask. RCMP tickets group for Canada Day highway blockade

The Prince Albert RCMP ticketed seven protesters for allegedly blocking a bridge on Highway 2 north of the city on Tuesday.

Sask. Catholic schools renew partnership with U of S on nursing practicum

A Prince Albert Catholic School Division nursing agreement with the University of Saskatchewan will continue for another year.

Sask. province-wide wildfire state of emergency expires

A province-wide wildfire state of emergency in Saskatchewan has ended.

‘Too little, too late’: Denare Beach residents frustrated with wildfire response

Residents of Denare Beach are frustrated with the response leading up to and during the evacuation and wildfire that burned much of their community.

Sask. Métis representatives denied entry to swearing-in ceremony

Re-elected members of the Métis Nation Saskatchewan Provincial Council were turned away from Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony.

Sask. RCMP lay second-degree murder charge after death on Red Earth Cree Nation

An 18-year-old man from Red Earth Cree Nation has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 29-year-old Gerald McKay.

New group home to provide support for youth in Prince Albert

Prince Albert Outreach founder Peggy Rubin is being honoured for her dedication to helping youth during her nearly 20-year career with Outreach.

‘It was left to burn’: Sask. family demands answers after wildfire destroys home

A family from East Trout Lake who had their house destroyed by wildfire is wondering why more wasn’t done to save it, despite their earlier calls to help save their home.