Two people vying for PAGC vice-chief position.

Two people vying for PAGC vice-chief position.

The Prince Albert Grand Council has determined the candidates for the Athabasca vice-chief position. Voting for the role of vice-chief will be taking place at the PAGC general assembly on Tuesday. Incumbent Joseph Tsanni will be up against challenger Joan Strong....
Coreen Sayazie elected as chief of Black Lake First Nation

Coreen Sayazie elected as chief of Black Lake First Nation

The Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council confirmed Coreen Sayazie as the elected chief of Black Lake Denesuline First Nation. During his opening remarks at the PAGC assembly on Monday morning, Chief Brian Hardlotte officially acknowledged Sayazie as chief of...
Tri-community residents’ Halloween decorations targets of vandals

RCMP finds bodies of missing canoers

The bodies of two missing canoers in the Big River area have been found. Early last week, a man and a woman went out canoeing on Long Whitefish Lake but failed to return. A search effort then began to locate the two missing canoers. RCMP now say their bodies were...
Tri-community residents’ Halloween decorations targets of vandals

Murder charge laid in Sandy Bay death from early 2021

RCMP have arrested and charged a man with second-degree murder in relation to a death in early 2021. According to the RCMP, 54-year-old Jacob Sewap was injured in his home in Sandy Bay in December 2020.  Sewap would later die of his injuries in early January. Now...
COVID Exposure at ANAVETS Centre in Prince Albert

COVID Exposure at ANAVETS Centre in Prince Albert

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning about an increased exposure to Covid-19 at the Prince Albert Army and Navy Centre. The health authority says at least one individual attended the centre on the separate dates of October 8th and 15th while being infectious....
Wanuskewin wins SABEX award

Wanuskewin wins SABEX award

Wanuskewin Heritage Park was recognized at an award ceremony Thursday night for their work with Indigenous people. The Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce held their annual SABEX awards in the city at TCU Place. During the award ceremony, Wanuskewin was handed the newly...