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Man charged in death of woman on Big Island Lake Cree Nation

Man charged in death of woman on Big Island Lake Cree Nation

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continue to work with the Saskatchewan Coroner's Service to confirm the identity of the victim.
Nipawin residents urged to comment on town's future planning

Nipawin residents urged to comment on town's future planning

The Town of Nipawin is preparing an official community plan to define a long-term vision for their community and is asking the public for their input.
Makwa man sentenced to 10 years over death at Waterhen Lake

Makwa man sentenced to 10 years over death at Waterhen Lake

Jeremy Ernest, 36, died on Waterhen Lake First Nation on Nov. 12, 2022. Trevor Alexander has been sentenced.
Dispute over unrecognized Inuit group halts major conference for Canadian North

Dispute over unrecognized Inuit group halts major conference for Canadian North

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A 16-year-old biennial event aimed at fostering business in the country's eastern Arctic and northern regions has been cancelled indefinitely as a dispute unfolds between Inuit and a Labrador group claiming to share their heritage.
N.W.T. short on firefighters, equipment and information during 2023 wildfires: report

N.W.T. short on firefighters, equipment and information during 2023 wildfires: report

YELLOWKNIFE — Last year's catastrophic wildfire season found the Northwest Territories short on the firefighters, equipment, information and communications needed to fight it, a new report concludes.
As kids head back to school, make sure their vaccines are up to date, doctors say

As kids head back to school, make sure their vaccines are up to date, doctors say

Amid a rise in infections such as measles and whooping cough in Canada and around the world, doctors say now is the perfect time for parents to ensure their kids and teens are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Yukon prepares for busy, expensive few months at site of ore slide before freeze-up

Yukon prepares for busy, expensive few months at site of ore slide before freeze-up

WHITEHORSE — Officials say crews on the site of a major cyanide spill at a mine in central Yukon are facing an intense period of work over the next few months to install environmental protection before winter freeze-up arrives.
Black Lake RCMP investigate fatal collision near Points Landing

Black Lake RCMP investigate fatal collision near Points Landing

A passenger in the vehicle was declared deceased at the scene.
Ottawa and Yukon spending $21M to boost territory's wildfire fighting capacity

Ottawa and Yukon spending $21M to boost territory's wildfire fighting capacity

WHITEHORSE — The Canadian government is providing $16 million over five years to help the Yukon increase its capacity to fight wildland fires.
Helicopter evacuations underway as wildfire threatens Yukon wilderness lodge

Helicopter evacuations underway as wildfire threatens Yukon wilderness lodge

Brian Dack says wildfires have come close to the Kluane Wilderness Lodge in southwestern Yukon before, but none have been so large and fast-moving as the blaze that's currently threatening his business of more than two decades.
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