MOU in Sask. seeks to formalize new Treaty 4 First Nation

MOU in Sask. seeks to formalize new Treaty 4 First Nation

by | May 17, 2024

The federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding with a group of people seeking Treaty status. The MOU will be based on the Federal Court’s 2020 decision in Watson-Bear, where they found that the Crown unlawfully combined the historic Chacachas...
NLSD launches new incentive to attract teachers to the north

NLSD launches new incentive to attract teachers to the north

by | May 16, 2024

The Northern Lights School Division has created a new incentive to try and bring more teachers to the north.  The incentive will offer recently graduated teachers a $10,000 signing bonus to work in Bear Creek, La Loche, Stony Rapids, Sandy Bay, or Uranium City.  NLSD...
Province warns public to be bear aware this spring

Province warns public to be bear aware this spring

by | May 16, 2024

Now that springtime has arrived, the province is reminding the public to be cautious of bears. There are black bears in most parts of the province, and they are frequently seen in the forests of northern Saskatchewan.  Multiple sightings have already been reported in...
Moose Hide Campaign marked in Sask.

Moose Hide Campaign marked in Sask.

by | May 16, 2024

Lawmakers in Saskatchewan and public service employees are wearing a moose hide pin, to stand in solidarity to end violence against women and girls. For more than 11 years, the Moose Hide Campaign has created awareness and engagement to end gender-based violence in...
Rebecca Strong wins Canada’s Got Talent

Rebecca Strong wins Canada’s Got Talent

by | May 15, 2024

Prince Albert’s own Rebecca Strong is $1 million richer after winning the finale of Canada’s Got Talent. The 20-year-old singer from the Black Lake Denesuline First Nation competed against seven others in Tuesday’s live performance. She sang a cover of Adele’s...