Molly Herman says all she could do was cry as she and her three young children fled from La Loche, Sask., early Friday morning as a nearby wildfire threatened the northern community. Standing outside a Regina hotel, Herman said she’s weak and tired after she and dozens of others took a bus to the provincial […]
Since the start of May there has been 190 grass fires in Saskatchewan. That should give you an idea of just how dry things are out there, and the dry warm weather will continue through this weekend. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has given an update on the fires currently burning in Saskatchewan. The biggest […]
With this run of warmer than average weather to finish April and open May the risk of wildfires is much higher. People living in the northern community of La Loche have been told they need to leave because of an approaching wildfire. According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, people in La Loche will be […]
The mayor of La Loche says a student has been arrested after two people were stabbed at the high school, leaving community members shaken and retraumatized. Mayor Georgina Jolibois said a student and a staff member were attacked Thursday at the Dene High School. The two victims were being treated and the suspect was in […]
La Loche RCMP are investigating a fatal collision on Highway 955 north of the community. Initial investigation indicates two pick up trucks collided. The driver of one of the trucks, a 31-year-old woman, was declared dead by EMS at the scene. There were three passengers in the truck who were taken to hospital with what […]
RCMP are conducting an investigation into a fatal single vehicle rollover just south of La Loche. Police were called to the scene around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, on Highway 155 about two kilometres south of the community. A woman, who was the only occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS, […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following businesses where a person or persons attended while likely infectious: Aberdeen October 27 and 28 Gido’s Corner Store, 2 to 8 p.m. (both days) October 29 Gido’s Corner Store, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. La Loche October 31 The Trapper’s Cabin […]
The summer heat wave isn’t over quite yet for western Saskatchewan. Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for the western edge of Saskatchewan, including Maple Creek, Lloydminster and La Loche, as well as their surrounding areas. Highs are expected to be in the 32°C range for Monday. The weather office is advising people to drink […]
For the first time since May 18, the province says there are no new cases of COVID-19 to report. It means the provincial total stands at 646 with 33 of the cases still active. The information comes two weeks after Phase 2 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan started. 14 more have recovered bringing the provincial […]
Three people are facing charges after allegedly trying to sell alcohol at an inflated price in La Loche. RCMP say that between 7 p.m and 10 p.m on Wednesday night, officers were stationed outside of the community in a checkstop to locate impaired drivers and prevent the illegal possession of drugs and alcohol. Officers had […]
