Tag Archives: First Nations
La Ronge doctors submitted scurvy findings to peer-viewed journal
One year after La Ronge doctors diagnosed more than two dozen cases of scurvy, they are now waiting for their finding to be published in a peer-reviewed journal. "Hopefully that goes through," said Dr...
Nov 27, 2025
'He led with wisdom, strength and dedication': MGBHLM First Nation mourning loss of former chief
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is coming together to celebrate the life of former Chief Clarence Stone, who has passed away at 73 after more than two decades of leadership...
Nov 27, 2025
Cumberland House lawsuit over Nipawin dams ends at Supreme Court
The decision by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal regarding a legal challenge over consultation filed by Cumberland House Cree Nation will stand. On November 30th, the Supreme Court declined to hear th...
Nov 27, 2025
Northern rescue exposes major emergency-response gaps, says Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
Stating a couple in their late 50s requiring medical attention was left stranded for nearly two days in a remote area of Northern Saskatchewan before being rescued, leadership at Peter Ballantyne Cree...
Nov 25, 2025
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation celebrates acquisition of three new businesses
Monday afternoon, the members of the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation all congregated at the old Olive Tree Restaurant and Blacktop Diner on Highway 12 to celebrate a new beginning for the building, and new be...
Nov 25, 2025
James Smith buys 10 acres near The Yard in Prince Albert
James Smith Cree Nation has purchased almost 10 acres of land in Prince Albert between the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and The Yard access on Marquis Road. The Office of the Chief announced on Novemb...
Nov 24, 2025
Historic St. Louis bridge restoration project reaches finish line
Referring to a plan and work that began seven years ago, Michel Dub says they've been able to demonstrate what a group of volunteers can do when they have lots of time and lots of patience on their ha...
Nov 24, 2025
New legislation could expand First Nations status — here’s what you need to know
OTTAWA - Senators have passed sweeping amendments to a bill that would simplify the transfer of First Nations status between generations, but it's not clear yet if those changes will pass the House of...
Nov 22, 2025
LLRIB submits permit to relocate shelter service
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is looking to relocate its emergency overnight shelter to a location along La Ronge Ave. A development permit application was received by town administration this ...
Nov 20, 2025
Province, RCMP respond after MLTC raises alarm over police shortages in northern Sask. First Nations
The Saskatchewan government and RCMP are responding to public-safety concerns raised Wednesday by the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC), which warned that chronic police shortages and long waits for o...
Nov 20, 2025