First Nations

Local fire departments encouraging residents to be furnace savvy

The Fire Chief for Prince Albert's Fire Department is reminding the public to keep vents clear and to have a working carbon monoxide detector in the houseThis comes after several incidents recently re...

Dec 31, 2021

Year in Review: Highlights from the region (Pt. 1)

During the Christmas season, our team at Pattison Media is once again producing positive stories based around holiday traditions and accomplishments for the region.Following an exciting year in the ne...

Dec 30, 2021

Year in Review: 751 unmarked graves found on Cowessess First Nation

As 2021 draws to a close, paNOW is looking back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.In June the Cowessess First Nation announced s...

Dec 30, 2021

Saskatoon man completes 300km journey for residential school victims

A nearly ten-day trek on snowshoes, through deep snow and freezing temperatures, came to a successful and emotional end late Tuesday afternoon.B'yauling Toni, 21, arrived at the site of the former Tim...

Dec 28, 2021

Saulteaux First Nation family welcomes triplets on Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve offered quite a happy surprise for a couple from Saulteaux First Nation, who welcomed newborn triplets into their family. The babies, Mylee Ayda Caplette - weighing 2 lbs., 15 oz., Phran...

Dec 28, 2021

Discovery of unmarked graves a turning point for LLRIB in 2021

The search and discovery of unmarked graves at a historical La Ronge residential school cemetery grabbed the attention of Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) members in 2021. The search for local unmarke...

Dec 23, 2021

Ministry of Corrections to investigate allegations of inmate abuse at Pine Grove

A woman on remand at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre is alleging extensive abuse at the hands of correctional officers, including claims she was gassed and pepper sprayed, and that she was placed i...

Dec 22, 2021

Saskatchewan man braving the elements on quest to Timber Bay school

While many Saskatchewan residents get ready for some rest and relaxation over the holidays, one man is instead walking over 300 km in the snow.B'yauling Toni, a non-Indigenous 21-year-old man from Sas...

Dec 20, 2021

MLCN leadership responds to shooting incident; community prepares for funeral

An incident last week at Montreal Lake Cree Nation, involving a man being shot by RCMP, has traumatized and divided the community, according to a statement from leadership.Dillon McDonald, 28, was all...

Dec 19, 2021

Chakastaypasin Cree Nation and the City of Melfort celebrate partnership

The City of Melfort and the Chakastaypasin Cree Nation (CCN) are joining together in the name of truth and reconciliation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the city, CCN and the Chak Econ...

Dec 14, 2021