Grannies Against Racism

by | Sep 23, 2016

Photo by Manfred Joehnk A group of grannies took to the streets of North Central Regina today to march against racism. Organizer, Phyllis Kretschmer, says they are promoting peace, unity, and cooperation. She says the recent on-line rants following the shooting of a...
“Firewater,” a new look at an old problem

“Firewater,” a new look at an old problem

by | Sep 23, 2016

Photo courtesy of uofrpress.ca An accomplished First Nations lawyer and author, who has spent much of his career in northern Saskatchewan, says alcohol is killing his people at an alarming rate and it is time for some tough talk. Harold Johnson delivers that in his...
WonSka School raises teepee to celebrate start of school year

WonSka School raises teepee to celebrate start of school year

by | Sep 22, 2016

A new school year is well underway, and Prince Albert’s WonSka Cultural School is celebrating with a cultural event. A pipe ceremony, drumming, dancing, and a feast brought together many of its community partners on Thursday morning. A handful of the school’s...
Ochapowace Thunder take leave of absence from PJHL

Ochapowace Thunder take leave of absence from PJHL

by | Sep 22, 2016

Ochapowace Thunder logo. Photo courtesy of pjhl.ca The Ochapowace Thunder Jr. B Hockey Team will not be on the ice this season in the PJHL because the organization is taking a one-year leave of absence from the PJHL. Danny McKay, who served as the team’s GM this...

Indigenous candidates take a run at North Central Regina

by | Sep 22, 2016

Six of the nine candidates in the race for Ward 6 are Aboriginal, and all of them have been involved in making the community a better place to live. About 18 thousand people live in the ward, which encompasses all of North Central and part of Central Regina. It’s a...