Today's Photo
RCMP are looking for 33-year-old Melvin Starblanket from Witchekan Lake First Nation following an incident where shots were fired at a house on Pelican Lake First Nation March 30. Melvin Starblanket was also the subject of a dangerous persons alert issued by Spiritwood RCMP in September 2022. Melvin Starblanket and Tyson Starblanket face charges in connection to the shooting on Pelican Lake First Nation last week. Read Lisa Joy's story.
Today's Forecast
The forecast for today is: Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High -1. Wind chill -30 this morning and -5 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite. Night: Clear. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h this evening. Low -12. Wind chill -6 this evening and -22 overnight.. — Environment Canada
Five Headlines for Today
RCMP hunt for male who shot rifle as he walked in North Battleford - Police say an armed male was discharging a rifle into the air on 108 Street towards 13th Avenue in North Battleford on April 4.
Mischief charge dropped against Brent Habetler in Lloydminster court - Charge of committing an indecent act at the swimming pool still stands. By Lisa Joy
Province brings changes to international credential recognition - Daily Leg Update - New changes to The Employment Program Regulations designed to remove the red tape in allowing international workers to work in Saskatchewan.By John Cairns
Grey Cup legacy grant recipients announced - Over $277,000 in funding to nine communities awarded through Grey Cup Festival Legacy Grant Program. By John Cairns
Author of Five Little Indians: Why they can't just 'get over it' - Michelle Good, Indigenous lawyer and author of Five Little Indians wonders 'what non-Indigenous people could do with their privilege if they raised their voices and wouldn't shut up.' By Miguel Fenrich
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