Dene belongs in the House of Commons: says Saskatchewan MP

Dene belongs in the House of Commons: says Saskatchewan MP

A northern Saskatchewan MP is on a quest to speak Dene in the House of Commons in Ottawa. Georgina Jolibois is the NDP Member of Parliament for the Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River constituency and is a fluent Dene speaker from La Loche. She recently presented her...
Indigenous people express grief in Broncos tragedy

Indigenous people express grief in Broncos tragedy

As vigils and moments of remembrance take place across the country in honour of the Humboldt Broncos, Indigenous people are expressing their grief as well The harrowing bus crash claimed the lives of 15 people on Friday night, including many players, the head coach...
Senator’s Cup finishes in Prince Albert

Senator’s Cup finishes in Prince Albert

The PAGC Senator’s Cup Aboriginal Hockey Tournament came to a close on Sunday in Prince Albert. When the dust settled, the Red Pheasant Rebels defeated Norway House 6-2 in the finale. For their efforts, Red Pheasant takes home $20,000. Officials say the impact...
Tony Cote Games conclude in Saskatoon

Tony Cote Games conclude in Saskatoon

The 2018 Tony Cote First Nations Winter Games wrapped up on Friday night in Saskatoon with the closing ceremonies. Young Indigenous athletes from across the province competed in a wide variety of sports, including broomball, hockey and curling. (PHOTO: Games results....
Refunds on PST for insurance policies set for June

Refunds on PST for insurance policies set for June

Residents charged a Provincial Sales Tax on certain insurance policies, can expect a refund or credit, directly from their insurance company by the end of June. The government is making good on a commitment of returning the PST to claim holders of; crop, livestock,...
Police intervene after verdict in Regina murder trial

Police intervene after verdict in Regina murder trial

Police were called to a Regina courtroom Friday, to help calm a tense situation following the reading of a verdict. The jury found Tia Pinacie-Littlechief not guilty of second-degree murder. She was on trial for the stabbing death of Justin Crowe in October 2015 on...
Aboriginal unemployment rate down from this time last year

Aboriginal unemployment rate down from this time last year

The off-reserve Aboriginal unemployment numbers in Saskatchewan appear to be on the decline. According to the latest numbers from the government, Aboriginal unemployment saw a nearly 3 per cent drop from the same month last year. In March 2017, the unemployment rate...
Pilots and ground crews getting ready for 2018 fire season

Pilots and ground crews getting ready for 2018 fire season

Preparations for the upcoming fire season continue for Saskatchewan Environment Air Operations personnel. Ground school for pilots began on April 1 in Prince Albert and flight training will commence once the weather warms up. Denis Renaud, the director of aviation...