First Nations

Incident involving conservation officer, treaty hunter sparks FSIN concerns of systemic racism

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous First Nations (FSIN) has stated it's concerned with 'systemic racism' in the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment's Conservation Field Services. It comes after a...

Feb 24, 2021

Baselode chair surprised by Birch Narrows Dene Nation reaction to geophysical survey

The chairperson of Baselode Energy Corporation believes the company has made significant and proactive efforts at communicating with Birch Narrows Dene Nation about its surveying plans. Stephen Stewar...

Feb 23, 2021

New signage installed at old Quality Inn

A series of new signs signalling a change in ownership have been installed at the former Quality Inn downtown.City council approved the sale of the boarded up hotel, which it acquired through the Tax ...

Feb 22, 2021

Sucker River Community Store triples existing retail capacity

Fresh fruit, vegetables and meat are now more easily available in Sucker River after a new store opened last week. "We didn't have a big grand opening due to the COVID guidelines, we just invited a fe...

Feb 18, 2021

Former inmate's death prompts call for change within correctional system

The President of the union that represents all Legal Aid staff and lawyers in Saskatchewan says she is amazed the public does not hear more stories, like the one involving the death of a woman in Sask...

Feb 17, 2021

First Nations 'alarmed' at lack of consultation on Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is adding its voice of concern about the proposed $4 billion Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation project. It will encompass a half-million-acre crescent of land running ...

Feb 15, 2021

First Nations 'alarmed' at lack of consultation on Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is adding its voice of concern about the proposed $4 billion Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation project. It will encompass a half-million-acre crescent of land running ...

Feb 15, 2021

A.C. Forestry inks deal with Carrier Forest Products

A.C. Forestry has signed a major forestry agreement with Carrier Forest Products. According to Agency Chiefs Tribal Council CEO Ken Thomas, the agreement allows Carrier to receive softwood saw log tim...

Feb 12, 2021

Major projects planned for Christopher Lake and Beardy's Okemasis Cree Nation

A number of infrastructure projects in the Prince Albert region have received the green light, thanks to funding commitments by the provincial and federal levels of government.Maryam Monsef, Canada's ...

Feb 11, 2021

Little Pine First Nation family upset about Elder's treatment at North Battleford business

Members of a local family are upset about the treatment their grandfather received when attempting to place an order at Fabricland in North Battleford. Cheyenna Sapp said her grandfather, Simon Sapp, ...

Feb 10, 2021