Tag Archives: Community
FSIN calling for answers after alleged mistreatment of 53-year-old woman at Victoria Hospital
Warning: This story contains graphic images.Members of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) are searching for answers from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), after a James Smith...
Aug 19, 2020
Battleford and Poundmaker Cree Nation approve water supply agreement
Battleford, Poundmaker Cree Nation (PCN) and Indigenous Services Canada have come to a Water Supply Agreement, which will result in the construction of a pipeline supplying potable water to PCN.The ag...
Aug 19, 2020
Tuberculosis found in person who was at Melfort McDonald's
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has confirmed that there's been a case of tuberculosis in Melfort.An email to northeastNOW from the SHA didn't say specifically where the case was in the city, ...
Aug 19, 2020
Chuck wagon pro organizes community race events to give back to community and youth
Local chuck wagon professionals have coordinated a small tour in the hopes of bringing back some normalcy while adapting to the current pandemic climate. As the province slowly reopens, organizer of t...
Aug 19, 2020
Cougars target ponies, dogs in pair of Vancouver Island attacks
QUALICUM BEACH - Conservation officers plan to destroy two cougars believed to be responsible for killing a pony and constantly hovering around a sprawling wooded community north of Qualicum Beach. Tr...
Aug 19, 2020
Cumberland House Cree Nation buys fire truck from P.A.
The residents of Cumberland House and nearby Cumberland House Cree Nation have access to a fire truck, thanks to the City of Prince Albert, and assistance from Saskatchewan First Nations Emergency Man...
Aug 19, 2020
Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, and Lean Man First Nation signs MOU for training, future growth
Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, and Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) has plans for more growth ahead.Chief and council joined participants in the new heavy equipment operator training course for a Memora...
Aug 19, 2020
Melfort summer programming into final days
The City of Melfort's summer programming is coming to an end this week.The eight-week community ambassador program was new this year as the COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges when it comes to social...
Aug 19, 2020
U18 Beavers have hot start to postseason
The U18 Beavers baseball team kicked off their postseason with a bang Tuesday night, topping sixth-seeded, Prince Albert 13-5. Following the win, the team will now advance to the North Final this even...
Aug 19, 2020
'I knew something like this was going to happen': trailer park fire under investigation
Editir's note: This story was updated on Thursday to include a statement from the North Bay management.Judy Waditaka-Crowe says she is very worried someone will get hurt if something isn't done to cle...
Aug 19, 2020