La Loche

• One dead, one in hospital after early morning La Loche homicide

  Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a homicide in La Loche, after one 52-year-old in the community died and an 82-year-old remains in hospital with injuries.

  Canada

  May 23
  
• La Loche dog rescue effort highlights crisis in rural Saskatchewan

  A dog rescue effort in La Loche, Sask. is shedding light on a broader issue seen across the rural parts of the province.

  Canada

  Feb 2
  
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• In photos: Saskatchewan forest fires rage in the north

  Over the last week, forest fires have erupted in northern Saskatchewan, forcing many communities to evacuate. 

  Canada

  May 6, 2023
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• Saskatchewan fire crews respond to wildfires as they grow across the prairies

  Large swaths of the province are considered at extreme or high risk according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's Fire Danger Map.

  Fire

  May 5, 2023
• Clearwater River Dene Nation, La Loche in northern Sask. issue evacuation orders due to wildfire

  The Clearwater River Dene Nation and La Loche issue evacuation orders due to a spreading wildfire with heavy smoke.

  Fire

  May 4, 2023
• Saskatchewan expert calls for mental health supports after La Loche school stabbing

  Mental health expert Rebecca Rackow from the Canadian Mental Health Association (Saskatchewan Division) says more mental health support for northern communities is needed.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2023
• New VR projects help rural Saskatchewan students talk about mental health

  Project lead Lindsey Boechler said she was initially exploring how the VR technology could be used to offer counseling services to remote communities.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2023
• La Loche, Sask. school closed after stabbing that injured 2 people

  One student and teacher at the Dene High School in La Loche, Sask. are being treated for their injuries following a stabbing incident on Thursday.

  Crime

  Apr 21, 2023
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• New $30-million elementary school is coming to La Loche, Sask.

  Construction has officially begun on a new $30-million elementary school in La Loche and it will accommodate approximately 475 students from Prekindergarten to Grade 6.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2023
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• Calls for support for First Nations in Saskatchewan reignited in Prince Albert

  A meeting was held in Prince Albert, Sask., amid rising acts of vandalism. MLTC Cree Vice Chief Richard Derocher said more needs to be done to address community safety.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2022