Julia Peterson
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Alarms saved lives in carbon monoxide leak, says Humboldt fire chief
Despite the severity of the leak, there were no fatalities. → Read More
Housing in La Ronge was unattainable for many. COVID made it worse
Among La Ronge residents, there is a broad consensus that life has gotten much harder for people here in the last few years. → Read More
'We don't want them to die': La Ronge is a hub for emergency help in northern Sask.
These are the last lines of defence against cold, hunger and death in the northern winter, and right now, they can’t catch everybody. → Read More
Cold Front Line: Frigid nights sleeping rough in a northern Sask. town
Part one: Julia Peterson reports how shelter spaces in La Ronge are dwindling despite rising needs and potentially deadly consequences. → Read More
'An invisible thread': Humboldt families show enduring solidarity with JSCN
Amongst the sea of green and yellow at the hockey rink, splashes of red and black "James Smith Strong" t-shirts stand out in the crowd. → Read More
Malware scam circulates after Saskatchewan stabbings
At this time, there is no verified video from Sunday's stabbing attacks circulating online. → Read More
Parks Canada transfers 690 hectares of land at Batoche to Metis Nation-Saskatchewan
The land, situated on the west side of the Batoche National Historic Site, is part of a sacred place that holds deep significance for the Metis. → Read More
‘I’m having to beg for medication for my daughter to live,’ mother of rare disease patient says
"What’s the point of having a lifesaving drug if it’s not available to anybody except the very elite, very wealthy one per cent?” → Read More
'Frank's chapter is closed': Family, first responders reflect on search for missing boy
Frank, who was due to start Kindergarten in the fall, was a creative little boy who loved hugs, dancing and playing with his siblings. → Read More
Sask. lawyer's disbarment case not unduly delayed, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Prince Albert lawyer Peter V. Abrametz did not face undue delays in his disciplinary process. → Read More
In Saskatchewan’s rural municipalities, gas prices cause budget woes
While national average gas prices rise above $2 per litre, SARM is asking the federal and provincial governments to cut taxes on fuel. → Read More
We have always been here: Historians search for LGBTQ2S+ stories in rural Sask.
"I told someone once, in regards to us, I said 'on one hand, you can say there's acceptance, but until we're embraced, we haven't made it.'" → Read More
Waterhen Lake First Nation showcases Indigenous culture at new tourism destination
The First Nation is looking forward to highlighting the history of the land in Saskatchewan's Meadow Lake Provincial Park. → Read More
Flin Flon artists, community members raise nearly $20,000 for Ukraine
It was unbelievable, actually," said fundraiser organizer Crystal Kolt. "It was really moving and emotional; people were in tears." → Read More
Spring runoff higher than expected in Sask., pleasing producers
After a hot, dry summer last year, water reservoirs are getting a boost this spring thanks to a higher than expected spring runoff. → Read More
No masks, distancing required: Excitement, trepidation as Saskatchewan fully reopens
Saskatchewan is the second Canadian province to lift restrictions. → Read More
'So excited to be a police officer:' Mother remembers Mountie killed in Saskatchewan
Melanie Patton said she believes her son shouldn't have been working alone and that a shortage of members is putting officers in peril. → Read More
Saskatchewan farmers seeding despite droughts, floods and heavy winds
Article content The report says abut 15 per cent of pulse crops, 19 per cent of spring cereals, 21 per cent of fall cereals and nearly one-third of oilseeds are behind at this point of the growing season. “Eventually we did get some rains and things took off, but then a hot few days have been rough on stuff,” said Dyrland. “It really takes a lot of moisture and we don’t have any extra to give.”… → Read More
'They made us believe we didn't have souls:' Marieval residential school survivor
“They pounded it into us. And really, they were very mean. When I say pounding, I mean pounding.” → Read More
'Proved that they care': Man who held hunger strike hopeful after suicide bill passes
Tristen Durocher, who walked across the province last year to call for a suicide prevention bill to be passed, is glad that's now the case. → Read More