by MBC News | May 24, 2024 | Current News
A 49-year-old man is facing charges after a death and fire in La Loche. RCMP were called out about a fight in a home around 2:30 Wednesday morning. Police say officers found two injured people, a 52-year old woman and an 81-year old man. The woman died in hospital....
by Amber Bear | May 23, 2024 | Current News
The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has announced that Creeson Agecoutay is their new News at Noon National Newscast host. Agecoutay is from the Cowessess First Nation in Treaty 4 territory. He has been working in the industry for over sixteen years and...
by Jenna Smith | May 23, 2024 | Current News
The government of Saskatchewan has announced funding for a Virtual Health Hub on Whitecap Dakota First Nation. The first-of-its kind hub will be Indigenous-led and initially support the delivery of virtual health services for up to 30 communities remotely. “We are...
by Jenna Smith | May 22, 2024 | Current News
Métis Nation Saskatchewan has announced the construction of a new 90-space daycare in the provinces third largest city. A ground breaking and blessing ceremony was held today for the Prince Albert Ma Faamii Centre, with kids from the Aboriginal Head Start Program...
by Amber Bear | May 22, 2024 | Current News
A petition made by Janelle Thomas, about the deteriorating Highway 123 that goes to Cumberland House, is making its rounds online. The road conditions are a concern to Thomas, and she started the petition to advocate for Cumberland House. Thomas is a former resident...
by MBC News | May 22, 2024 | Current News
RCMP in La Ronge are investigating a suspected hit and run, which left one man in hospital with serious injuries. Mounties say the victim was walking on Highway 2 early Saturday morning, near Air Ronge when he was struck by a northbound vehicle. The driver fled the...
by Jenna Smith | May 22, 2024 | Current News
The government of Saskatchewan has announced that nearly 1542 hectares of Crown mineral rights will be transferred to Cowessess First Nation. The transfer is being done under the Cowessess Treaty Land Entitlement Settlement Agreement. The transfer is part of the...
by MBC News | May 21, 2024 | Current News
By: Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Thunder Bay Source Leaders in Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Grand Council Treaty #3 and other First Nations organizations say some Métis groups have been making “illegitimate and shifting claims of indigeneity.” But...
by Amber Bear | May 20, 2024 | Current News
Rebecca Strong is now home with friends and family after winning the grand prize of $1 million on Canada’s Got Talent. The Prince Albert community hosted a welcome home party for Strong Monday. Chiefs, special dignitaries, and fans alike showed up to show their...
by Jenna Smith | May 17, 2024 | Current News
(Photo credit: Joan Strong) A homecoming celebration will be held in Prince Albert on Monday to welcome back Canada’s Got Talent winner, Rebecca Strong. The 20-year-old singer from Black Lake Denesuline First Nation blew the judges away with her first performance,...
