(Photo: naloxone kit. credit: https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca) Over the last few years, there has been a steady rise in overdoses in the northern parts of the province. In 2023 Saskatchewan saw 316 people die as a result of an overdose compared to 293 people in...
Photo from left: Mosaic President and CEO, Bruce Bodine, Ochapowace Nation Chief Shelley A. Bear, and Moosomin-Montmartre MLA Kevin Weedmark during Mosaic’s announcement that they are committing $500,000 to a new recovery and wellness centre for Ochapowace Nation /...
On January 28, 2025, La Ronge RCMP were conducting proactive patrols in La Ronge. Officers conducted a traffic stop and determined the driver had a suspended license and was on warrants from Île-à-la-Crosse RCMP. The officer also observed drug paraphernalia in plain...
By: Ryan Kiedrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “This gathering here is a baby step to reconciliation,” said Elder Lorna Standingready during a blessing at the grand opening of the Reconciliation Education Centre at the Southeast College in Weyburn on Jan....
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is speaking out against potential treaty violations at the border. As proposed Tariffs from the United States on Canadian imports are on the horizon, the FSIN says Jay Treaty rights of First Nations people are starting to...
Applications are now open for this year’s SaskTel Indigenous Youth Awards of Excellence. The awards, first established in 1997, aim to celebrate outstanding achievements of young Indigenous people across Saskatchewan. The awards will be given out in five...
Mounties stated that shortly after midnight on January 24, Beauval RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation. The adult male victim was located and transported to hospital for treatment of what were described as...
Southend RCMP are asking the public to report all sightings and information on the whereabouts of 53-year-old Billy Ninine. He was last seen in Southend in August of last year and indicated that he was potentially planning to hitchhike to La Ronge or Ontario, but...
SaskMusic is launching an Indigenous Music Series. The program is meant to help Indigenous singers, songwriters, and industry professionals advance their careers. The program will be offered in a hybrid format with both in-person and online workshops. “It’s going to...
Waterhen Lake First Nation held their election this past Friday. In the vote, the band members chose to re-elect Blaine Fiddler as the nation’s chief. The First Nation also chose 6 councilor positions. Filling out the council is Peter Bouvier, Jacqueline...
