Ban on alcohol and drugs on Piapot First Nation approved

Ban on alcohol and drugs on Piapot First Nation approved

Piapot First Nation. Photo courtesy of piapotfn.ca The band council on the Piapot First Nation, about 45 kilometres northeast of Regina, is following the lead set by youth on the First Nation. The junior chief and council presented the band council with a resolution...
La Ronge’s Amber Merriman suiting up for Valkyries

La Ronge’s Amber Merriman suiting up for Valkyries

Amber Merriman. Photo courtesy of Facebook. La Ronge’s Amber Merriman will be playing football this season for the Saskatoon Valkyries of the Western Women’s Canadian Football League. Merriman will be playing on the offensive line. Amber admits, she’s excited to start...
UPDATE: New advocate outlines new direction for his office

UPDATE: New advocate outlines new direction for his office

Corey O’Soup. Photo courtesy of Manfred Joehnck. Saskatchewan’s new Child and Youth Advocate has released his first report, saying his number one priority is to develop positive relationships with First Nations and Metis partners and reduce the number of Aboriginal...
Nolan provides inspiration for Aboriginal athletes

Nolan provides inspiration for Aboriginal athletes

Ted Nolan. Photo courtesy of Dean Bear. Former NHL Coach of the Year Ted Nolan says if the right coaching job comes up, he would definitely entertain offers from prospective NHL teams. Nolan was the keynote speaker in a morning forum at the U of S with university...