First Nations

Youth camp finds balance between learning and safety

A special camp for Indigenous youth North of Prince Albert has taught youth several special skills over eight weeks of cultural-based education.The camp was organized by the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nati...

Sep 03, 2020

MLCN Chief candidate believes there's a link between lowering crime and improving economic development

History could be made later this month if Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) band members elect their first female chief.Joyce Naytowhow-McLeod is challenging Frank Roberts. Naytowhow-McLeod, who has ne...

Sep 02, 2020

New report links increases in child abuse and youth suicides to COVID-19

As children go back to school this fall, reports of suspected child abuse may increase, as well as concerns raised about depression and isolation.These are among the concerns raised in a new report pu...

Sep 01, 2020

LLRIB councillor upset with work stop order at culture camp

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Gerald McKenzie is not happy with a work stop order he received from the provincial government. On Tuesday, staff with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport showed up...

Aug 26, 2020

City shows support to the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition

The City of North Battleford is showing its support for the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition (BRCC) that is being developed from the Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement.The city is providing ...

Aug 26, 2020

Viral video calls into question actions of Sask. RCMP officer

Warning: This story contains the use of profane language.Editors note: This story was updated Wednesday afternoon at 5p.m. to reflect a statement from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief and Council.A ...

Aug 26, 2020

PAGC Women's Commission travels to Regina to support suicide awareness protestor

On Tuesday, a dozen representatives from the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Women's Commission made the nearly 400 km journey down to Regina to show their support for Tristen Durocher. The 24-year...

Aug 26, 2020

SMVS Culture Days moves online with video series

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing many events to adapt to a new normal and Cultures Days hosted by Senator Myles Venne School (SMVS) Recreational Coordinator Charlie Cook is no different.He received...

Aug 21, 2020

Missing 11-year-old located safe in Edmonton

Cut Knife RCMP announced members of the Edmonton Police located Leski Jimmy yesterday evening.The 11-year-old girl was missing since August 5, having been last seen on Poundmaker Cree Nation that day....

Aug 21, 2020

Body of missing boater located at Bittern Lake

A six-day search for a missing boater at Bittern Lake in Northern Saskatchewan has concluded with some grim news. Spokespersons for both Prince Albert Grand Council and the HEART rescue team have conf...

Aug 20, 2020