More than 40 charges laid in home raid in Denare Beach

More than 40 charges laid in home raid in Denare Beach

Two men and a youth from Denare Beach are facing drugs and weapons charges following a raid on a home in that community Saturday. Creighton RCMP allege officers seized five rifles, two handguns, a number of magazines with ammunition, and a quantity of psilocybin and...
Ex-NHL’er brings horse rides, hockey camp to Ile-a-la-Crosse

Ex-NHL’er brings horse rides, hockey camp to Ile-a-la-Crosse

By Julia Peterson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter All week long, youth in Ile-a-la-Crosse, have been buzzing with enthusiasm about an ex-NHL player’s visit to their northern village. Rich Pilon, who grew up in St. Louis, Sask. before going on to play for...
Toy hamper program faces increase in requests as prices go up

Toy hamper program faces increase in requests as prices go up

Hampers full of toys await pickup during the Salvation Army’s Christmas Hamper Drive. — Bailey Sutherland/Local Journalism Initiative Reporter/Daily Herald Bailey Sutherland, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By: Bailey Sutherland, Local Journalism Initiative...
Preliminary work underway on northern winter roads

Preliminary work underway on northern winter roads

Some work is underway in the far north to prepare for the opening of winter roads. Steve Shaheen, senior communications consultant with the Ministry of Highways said workers have been doing some work on land where possible. “The first 50 kilometers from Stony to...
FSIN wants Sask. First Act withdrawn

FSIN wants Sask. First Act withdrawn

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling for the provincial government to withdraw the Saskatchewan First Act, claiming it is unconstitutional. “There hasn’t been any duty to consult, there hasn’t been a proper process when it comes...
Muscowpetung’s Powwow Arbour receives international award

Muscowpetung’s Powwow Arbour receives international award

By Roman Hayter The Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation’s proposed new cultural center has already received international attention. The Powwow Arbour’s mission is to strengthen traditions, promote the Saulteaux culture, and provide possibilities for the...