Bruce Leier elected to B.N. council
Bruce Leier is ready to make a difference in the community he’s called him for the past three decades. Leier, who in 2020 retired from his long-time career as a municipal advisor to the ministry of...
View ArticleOverall population up throughout Northwest
Although slight in nature, 2021 census numbers do indicate an increase in the overall population throughout the Northwest region compared to the five years previous. When combining the majority of...
View ArticleSix charged with assault, firearms offences in Buffalo Narrows
On June 7 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Buffalo Narrows RCMP received a complaint about a group of possibly-armed individuals outside a residence on the 400 block of Tom Street in Buffalo Narrows. The...
View ArticleRCMP seize quantities of drugs
As a result of an ongoing investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Buffalo Narrows March 27 by Buffalo Narrows RCMP and the RCMP Crime Reduction Team. Quantities of what are...
View ArticleArrest made following church break-in
Thou shalt not steal. This is a lesson Dean Chartier of Buffalo Narrows may have to learn the hard way following his arrest Monday (Feb. 15). Chartier is charged in connection with a break-and-enter...
View ArticleBuffalo Narrows election overturned
Darlene Petit is ready to file her nomination papers for a seat on Buffalo Narrows council for the third time in less than six months. Petit was unsuccessful in her previous bid for a council seat...
View ArticleHomicide charge in Buffalo Narrows
The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit North (MCU-N), with the assistance of several RCMP detachments and specialized units, have been working together to investigate the suspicious death of an adult...
View ArticleNorth continues COVID-19 fight
As COVID-19 slowly but surely is brought under control in Saskatchewan’s Northwest, the Northern Village of Buffalo Narrows is one of many communities remaining as vigilant as ever until the pandemic...
View ArticlePositive COVID-19 result had contacts in Northwest
Saskatchewan Health Authority Public Health staff have begun contact tracing related to a positive result for COVID-19 that had contacts in the Buffalo Narrows and La Loche area. Due to patient...
View ArticleSuspicious death in North
On March 22, police officers from the Buffalo Narrows RCMP and Dillon RCMP detachments responded to the report of a disturbance at a residence in Dillon. When police officers arrived at the residence,...
View ArticleVandals target village administrator
by Phil Ambroziak Ashraful Alam believes there needs to be a stronger police presence in Buffalo Narrows. Alam, who serves as chief administrative officer (CAO) for the northern village, expressed his...
View ArticleNortherners willing to fight back
by Phil Ambroziak It’s time to change the rules. That was the key message shared during a special meeting held Saturday (Feb. 8) at the Buffalo Narrows Friendship Centre where close to 65 people...
View ArticleMN-S cancels CCDF agreement
by Phil Ambroziak The road toward greater economic development has hit a rough patch for Métis communities in Saskatchewan’s northwest. Recently, Pam Larson, CEO of the Clarence Campeau Development...
View ArticleMine shutdown discussed
by Phil Ambroziak Orano Canada Inc.’s efforts to safely and securely decommission Cluff is definitely no bluff. That’s what a series of experts from Orano – the company formerly known as Areva...
View ArticleManslaughter charge laid
At approximately 7:15 p.m. Sept. 25, Buffalo Narrows RCMP responded to a call of an unresponsive, adult female at a residence in that community. A 56-year-old female was located injured and was taken...
View ArticleRally garners support
by Derek Cornet A call out to leaders to meet about the ongoing suicide crisis in northern Saskatchewan was responded to by three village mayors and a chief. In all, 250 community members, frontline...
View ArticlePolice, public react to pot law
by Phil Ambroziak New legislation put forward by the federal government is likely to see many Canadians hit an all-time high. Last week, the Liberal government tabled legislation to end the prohibition...
View ArticlePot plan could work
The federal government’s recent effort to leagalize and regulate marijuana has left some Canadians feeling dazed and confused. In an historic moment, the Liberals tabled legislation last week to end...
View ArticleDedication does wonders
“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” These words from professional wrestling legend and current Hollywood...
View ArticleNorthern tourney a hit
by Derek Cornet A hockey tournament organized by the Buffalo Narrows Friendship Centre and Métis Local 62 attracted dozens of athletes from throughout the Northwest. Thousands of dollars in prize money...
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