Far North

• Kids Help Phone calls for back up amid record demand — and Canadians respond

  Facing unprecedented demand, Kids Help Phone called for back up, asking ordinary Canadians to volunteer to provide support anonymously over text message. The response was overwhelming.

  Jun 28, 2020
  
• Saskatchewan reports 3 new coronavirus cases, 14 more recoveries

  Saskatchewan's number of active coronavirus cases continues to decline as more people recover from the virus.

  Health

  May 23, 2020
  
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• Saskatchewan reports 11 new coronavirus cases, total hits 564

  Nine of the new cases are in the far north -- three in La Loche. The other two cases are in the north.

  Health

  May 10, 2020
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• Saskatchewan Indigenous community ‘frustrated and angry’ as it battles coronavirus outbreak

  As of Friday, there were 136 cases in La Loche and 21 among members of the nearby Clearwater River Dene Nation. The majority of cases are still considered active.

  Health

  May 9, 2020
• Supplies, food a concern as northern Saskatchewan deals with coronavirus outbreak

  People in the area are becoming increasingly worried about food and supply shortages in their communities.

  Health

  May 8, 2020
• Saskatchewan chief concerned about mental health impacts of COVID 19 in First Nations

  A First Nation in Saskatchewan has been dealing with a suicide crisis, and now its chief is concerned an outbreak of COVID-19 could trigger further mental health suffering.

  Health

  May 3, 2020
• Battle for Arctic resources heats up as ice recedes

  As climate change pushes the cold and ice a little farther north each year, it is spurring talk of a gold rush for the Arctic's abundant natural resources, prized shipping routes and business opportunities.

  World

  Aug 23, 2017