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Aspiring Rangers take aim at challenging test

When Jimmy Charles first witnessed a Ranger patrol in his home community, he said he knew he wanted to be part of it.The 29-year-old from Stanley Mission is one of 15 people taking the Canadian Ranger...

Nov 19, 2019 (submitted photo/ Tammy Jim Cook-Searson)

James Smith Cree Nation repeat concerns about diamond project

James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) is again rejecting the potential diamond mine at Fort la Corne unless their demands for compensation are met.In a media release Monday, JSCN welcomed last week's announc...

Nov 18, 2019 (submitted photo/Star Diamond Corp.)

River Street to be named in multiple languages

Residents of Prince Albert will soon have a chance to see the first results of the city's Indigenous naming initiative.Expected by the end of the year, a new signpost will be erected at the intersecti...

Nov 14, 2019 The new signpost will be erected near the intersection of Central Ave. and River St. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

'You just want to know who is out there': local R.M. to field test new app

A new app which was designed to help address concerns related to trespassing and illegal hunting, is a step in the right direction according to the reeve for the rural municipality (R.M.) of Shellbroo...

Nov 12, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

RCMP program aims to engage youth

The Saskatchewan RCMP's Indigenous cadet program is going strong.The initiative is a youth program which provides younger people the chance to learn about police drill. Those who take part also have t...

Nov 09, 2019 Cpl. Jonathan Iron speaks to the convention about the cadet program. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Rural residents encouraged to sign up to join new Rural Crime Watch group

Concerned citizens in rural areas North of the Battlefords are being encouraged to join a Rural Crime Watch group being formed for the area.They can sign up at any of the partnering area municipalitie...

Nov 09, 2019 There is a call out for people to sign up to join a Rural Crime Watch group being formed for the area North of the Battlefords. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Healthy Families Conference comes to an end in La Ronge

The Healthy Families Conference focusing on lifestyles and languages wrapped up Friday at Senator Myles Venne School.Hosted by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB), it featured several special guests ...

Nov 08, 2019 Senator Myles Venne School was the location of the final day of the conference. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

"We are here to remember them and thank them": Muskoday School hosts Remembrance Day ceremony

The sound of The Last Post echoed throughout the gym of Muskoday Community School on Friday, as students helped in their own way to pay respects to the men and women who have fought and died for their...

Nov 08, 2019 A young student pins a poppy as an act of Remembrance. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Two chiefs in one family: reaching for the top together

Some people say too many cooks spoil the broth. But that certainly isn't the case for this family with two chiefs at the helm in the household, and each confidently leading the way for two separate Fi...

Nov 08, 2019 English River First Nation Chief Jerry Bernard, left, holds a gift his band received from Meadow Lake Tribal Council, during his swearing-in ceremony at English River on Nov. 6. He is shown with his wife, Waterhen Lake First Nation Chief Carol Bernard. (Submitted photo/ MLTC Communications Office)

Metis veterans get long-awaited recognition ahead of Remembrance Day

OTTAWA - Metis contributions to Canada's Second World War effort are being recognized at a special ceremony in the nation's capital today. The ceremony comes two months after the federal governme...