The Saskatchewan Health Authority is sending out a reminder to northerners to update their COVID-19 vaccinations. SHA said that although COVID-19 cases are nowhere near pandemic levels, they are still popping up around the province. “It’s important for us to remain...
First Nations Power Authority and SaskEnergy have signed a memorandum of understanding with the goal to provide a framework to explore sustainable energy security solutions for non-gasified First Nations communities. Another aim of the MOU is to increase Indigenous...
Red Pheasant Cree Nation has announced a new strategy to deal with drug and gang activity in the community. In a release sent to band members, Chief and Council said they have consulted with Elders to address concerns and come up with a solution. With the guidance...
The second volume of a book series, Dene Strong, is launching on May 10. The collaborative book was created with the help of more than 20 Indigenous People of all ages from the La Loche area. Dene Strong aims to celebrate the Indigenous People of northern...
(Photo Credit: findmackenziet.com) The Saskatoon Police Service announced that members of their Major Crimes Section and Public Safety Unit will be conducting a search of the city’s landfill. The search is sparked by evidence found during the investigation into...
(Photo: CAMP-La Ronge Youth Summer Camp Recording Session with Mentors and Mentees, taken by Eliza Doyle) The Community Arts Mentorship Program (C.A.M.P.) has been awarded a big grant through the Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund’s Capacity Building Grant. The...
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is hosting a Traditional Knowledge Keepers Gathering in Prince Albert with the theme, “Working Together for Child & Family.” The theme is centered around Bill C-92, which was introduced in 2019. Bill C-92 gives First Nations, Métis,...
In a release sent to media, RCMP in Sandy Bay stated that on April 12 at around 6 p.m. they performed a routine traffic stop in the community. Mounties noted that during the traffic stop they located and seized approximately 107 grams of crack cocaine, 19 grams of...
Peter A. Beatty was named the new Chief of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation after last week’s election. He earned 969 votes, beating out nine other candidates including now former Chief, Karen Bird, who gathered 434 votes. Beatty served as Chief of the Nation from...
Closing arguments were heard today for two women accused of the death of Sheena Billette on December 23, 2019. Deborah McKenzie and Sharise Sutherland-Kayseas are both facing a first-degree murder charge at the Court of King’s Bench in Prince Albert. McKenzie and...
