Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has announced that it has received a formal offer of settlement from Canada for the bands Agricultural Benefits claim. PBCN now plans to conduct community engagement meetings to get members feedback on possible usage of settlement funds....
On September 23, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Loon Lake RCMP received a report of a serious assault that occurred at a residence on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, SK. Officers responded along with EMS and located an injured adult male outside the residence. He...
Plans for the wellness center include rooms for therapy and counselling services, a treatment center for mental health issues, a hall that can be utilized for gatherings and other larger events in the community with a functional kitchen./ Photo Courtesy of James Smith...
(Photo credit: Tina Pelletier) Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, with technical support from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, is conducting a ground-penetrating radar survey with the goal of identifying unmarked graves associated with the residential school that operated in...
The Village of Weldon is ramping up for this weekend’s grand opening of the Wes Petterson Memorial Playground, taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Fundraising started for the Weldon Playground Project in April 2024, and in five short months they have...
By: Carol Baldwin Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wakaw Recorder September is Suicide Awareness Month, and it is a topic few people are comfortable talking about. Not talking about it, however, keeps the door closed on conversations that may ultimately save a...
The Namerind Housing Corporation is having the fourth annual Community Engagement Event in Regina, bringing together frontline organizations, policymakers, and guest speakers from across North America. The event provides opportunities to learn more about the federal...
This year is the 5th annual Cultural Days celebration and honors not only northern Saskatchewan cultures but also other cultures as well. “Our Elders advisory council tells us that it’s important for us as an institution to celebrate all cultures and give...
In a release sent, the Government of Saskatchewan and Ahtahkakoop Cree Developments (ACD) are marking the next step toward a new Urgent Care Centre (UCC) in Saskatoon with the signing of the final development agreement. Under this agreement, construction is expected...
The Ministry of Education is announcing the new 2024-25 Youth Council. The youth were chosen to represent Saskatchewan’s youth and to help shape the province’s education system. This year’s Youth Council is made up of 12 exceptional students from...
