By Julia Peterson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Veterinary clinics tend to be bustling places on any given day, as people bring in their beloved cats, dogs and other furry or feathered companions for check-ups and necessary medical care. But in La Ronge, Sask....
The family of Frank Young is speaking publicly for the first time since his disappearance. The 5-year-old went missing on April 19 from Red Earth Cree Nation and a large scale search effort has been underway since then. “It’s been a long hard road for them” said...
By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) and its president David Chartrand are accusing the new leadership of the Métis National Council (MNC) of using litigation to “secure power and influence amongst...
The Chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is responding to a decision by the nation’s Elders Council removing her from office. In a two page statement posted on Facebook, Karen Bird said the Elders Council recently made the decision to remove her from...
By Julia Peterson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At their regular clinic and health centre visits, young children in northern Saskatchewan can get their shots, a check-up — and a brand new book to take home and read with their family. The Babies, Books and...
By Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division has issued a standing offer to the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) making available school division facilities. The gesture comes after the Senator Allen Bird Memorial...
The Vatican says Pope Francis will be making three stops in his upcoming trip to Canada. The pope will be stopping in Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit for his trip scheduled from July 24 to 29. The visit comes after Pope Francis made a historic apology last month...
UPDATE: New court documents say the charges against Chief Darcy Bear have been stayed meaning he can be found neither guilty nor innocent of the charges. A statement from Bear’s lawyer says the Whitecap Dakota Chief has always maintained his innocense and he is...
The provincial government is providing funding to the Saskatoon Tribal Council to keep their emergency wellness centre open for at least another year. The STC opened the shelter on December 15 to help some of the city’s homeless population find shelter during...
A Commission examining federal electoral boundaries is proposing changes to the largest landmass constituency in Saskatchewan. Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River encompasses 54 percent of the province or approximately 343,000 square kilometers. “Having regard for the...
