Cowessess takes control over child welfare

Cowessess takes control over child welfare

It’s the first of its kind in Canada, as a Saskatchewan First Nation gains control over child welfare. The Cowessess First Nation signed two agreements with the federal and provincial governments Tuesday, giving it authority regarding children-in-care. “Today we give...
Women dies while in police custody in Sandy Bay

Women dies while in police custody in Sandy Bay

RCMP are saying little after a 44-year-old woman died in police custody in Sandy Bay early Monday morning. Mounties say the woman had been taken into custody Sunday evening and was found unresponsive at the detachment around 11:20 p.m. She was pronounced deceased on...
Cooling station set up by Lac La Ronge Indian Band

Cooling station set up by Lac La Ronge Indian Band

A cooling station has been set up by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band as a result of the extreme heat in the area. The station will be set up at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre on the Band’s Kitsaki reserve. The cooling station opened at noon Friday and will...
Napatak resident awoken by bear trying to break in to home

Napatak resident awoken by bear trying to break in to home

A Napatak resident was woken up by a black bear trying to enter her home through her bedroom window Wednesday morning. Samantha Plunz, who has lived in the community just south of La Ronge since 2016, said she was sleeping with the windows open due to the heat when...