First Nations

Ceremony for Indigenous veterans being held ahead of Remembrance Day in P.A.

The sacrifices made by Indigenous men and women who joined the military are being honoured ahead of Remembrance Day.The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) and Saskatchewan First Nation Veterans Associ...

Nov 09, 2021

LaRose-Smith named MN-S youth president; P.A.’s Demerais finishes second

The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan (MN-S) has elected its new President for the Metis youth council.Saskatoon's Autumn Larose-Smith won the election this past weekend, narrowly beating Prince Albert's C...

Nov 08, 2021

Fly-past over Beardy’s & Okemasis rescheduled due to in-flight emergency

A CF-18 Hornet that was scheduled to fly over a nearby First Nation community Monday had to cancel at the last minute.The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was supposed to send the plane over Beardy's &...

Nov 08, 2021

SMEDCO providing COVID-19 funding to small Métis-owned businesses

The SaskMtis Economic Development Corporation (SMEDCO) is giving $5.9 million of non-repayable funds to Mtis owned microbusinesses and Community-owned businesses across the province. The SMEDCO Commun...

Nov 08, 2021

Documentary tells story of Delmas residential school fire

Production company Miyawata Culture Inc. released a documentary earlier this year called "Ashes and Embers," which recounts the story of the former Delmas residential school fire.The school was report...

Nov 05, 2021

New cellular tower comes online in Hall Lake

The approximately 500 residents of Hall Lake are now benefitting from a new cellphone tower paid for by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB). "It will be a big help for emergency services like the fir...

Nov 04, 2021

Indigenous veterans go from 'forgotten soldiers' to Canadian heroes

The stories of the so-called "forgotten soldiers" are continuing to be told ahead of Remembrance Day.Every major conflict Canada's been a part of, including both World Wars, saw hundreds of Indigenous...

Nov 03, 2021

Flying Dust First Nation company promoting Indigenous tourism, experiences

A man from Flying Dust First Nation is helping promote Indigenous culture through land-based programming and experiences. Blaine Mirasty is the owner of Cree North Adventures, an Indigenous-owned tour...

Nov 02, 2021

Flying Dust First Nation man to appear on Letterkenny spin-off

A local hometown icon is set to take his talents from the rink to the camera as he embarks on a new challenge and career path. Jon Mirasty, a former ice hockey player born and raised in Flying Dust Fi...

Nov 02, 2021

PAGC Search, Rescue, and Recovery team resumes search for missing boaters

Update: According to a Facebook post from Prince Albert Grand Council, the search was called off Wednesday afternoon due to changing weather patterns and unsafe conditions created by the lake freezing...

Nov 02, 2021