First Nations

Mobile shelter provides warm rest for homeless

People finding themselves outside in the cold Prince Albert winter nights trying to sleep have a new option for a warm rest. For the last six weeks, the Prince Albert Grand Council has been operating ...

Dec 30, 2022

Prince Albert judge among 99 named to the Order of Canada

A man who once sat as judge in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan from Prince Albert has been named to the Order of Canada.Gerald M. Morin was born and raised in Cumberland House, Sask., is a member...

Dec 29, 2022

Year in Review: a young child killed at Prince Albert home, police criticized for response

As 2022 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.The February death of a 13-month-old bab...

Dec 29, 2022

Year in Review: Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre burns to the ground

As 2022 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.A fire that broke the heart of the commu...

Dec 28, 2022

Wellness centre opening, progress on 'cows and plows' among LLRIB highlights in 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, larongeNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.Chief Tammy Cook-Searson called 202...

Dec 22, 2022

Meadow Lake lawyer receives King's counsel designation

Kathy Hodgson-Smith has joined an elite list of Saskatchewan lawyers, recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and public service.In total, 14 lawyers have received the 2022 King's C...

Dec 19, 2022

Indigenous leaders plan action against Saskatchewan First Act

Blockades could be set up in Saskatchewan if Premier Scott Moe doesn't retract the Saskatchewan First Act.More than 35 chiefs gathered in the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations' (FSIN) boardro...

Dec 16, 2022

First ever Sask. Music Award for northern artist Nige B

Nigel Bell, known professionally as Nige B, has received his first ever Saskatchewan Music Award. The Lac La Ronge Indian Band member was announced as Instrumental Artist of the Year at the Saskatchew...

Dec 12, 2022

‘They were legends’: Former Sandy Bay Fire Chiefs remembered for enduring service

The community of Sandy Bay is in mourning after two former Fire Chiefs suddenly passed away this week.On Monday, news broke that Gary Morin Jr., who served as fire chief for 10 years passed away sudde...

Dec 10, 2022

Bill C-21 infringes on Indigenous hunters’ treaty rights, says FSIN

The federal government's proposed new gun legislation violates treaty rights, according to the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).The federal government says Bill C-21 is aimed at reduc...

Dec 08, 2022