Tag Archives: First Nations
28 years later, son continues search for mother's killer
Nearly 30 years after his mom's death, a Prince Albert man is again reaching out for help, hoping someone can help identify her killer.Theron Morin was only 6 years old when he was told his mother, Je...
Oct 16, 2019 Theron Morin still believes his mother's killer can be found. (Facebook/ Prince Albert Police Service)
PAGC plays role in foster family recruitment
There's always a need for foster families in the community and now an added impetus to find the best possible fit for children in light of the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)...
Oct 16, 2019 (File photo/Darryl Dyck The Canadian Press)
'It deserves a lot more attention and respect than it's been given': Beardy's councillor commits to restoration of historic monument
A historic monument outside Fort Carlton Provincial Park is showing its age and a band councillor at Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation is calling on the federal government to do something about it. Th...
Oct 16, 2019 Kevin Seesequasis. (Submitted photo/ Kevin Seesequasis)
'People got a lot of assistance': Former chief testifies at Mercredi fraud trial
Testimony has now wrapped up at the Napoleon Mercredi trial, and the final witness to take the stand Friday was the man who initially informed the Saskatchewan RCMP about alleged financial irregularit...
Oct 12, 2019 Former Fond Du Lac Chief Earl Lidguerre seen leaving Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench on Friday. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Muskoday man recognized for work service
A longtime member of the Muskoday First Nation Fire Department has been recognized for his service.Capt. Randy Bair was recently given the Protective Service Medal by Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty at a ceremo...
Oct 10, 2019 Capt. Randy Bair was presented with the Protective Service Medal by Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty at a ceremony in Saskatoon. (submitted photo/Tina Pelletier)
New book explores Indigenous justice in Canada
A new book by Harold Johnson called Peace and Good Order: The Case for Indigenous Justice in Canada explores the idea of replacing deterrence with redemption in the legal system.Johnson held a book la...
Oct 09, 2019 Harold Johnson's new book can be purchased online. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation begins building fire department
In February 2015, a fire on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation killed two-year-old Harley and 18-month-old Haley Cheenanow.Three years later, a 32-year-old woman was reported unaccounted for after a h...
Oct 09, 2019 The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has started to build its own fire department from the ground up. Chief and council are seen in front of a newly purchased fire truck. (supplied/Barry Mitsuing-Chalifoux)
Discrepancies between cash withdrawal and travel dates questioned at chief's fraud trial
The bank records belonging to Napoleon Mercredi were a central focus of discussions during day two of the former Fond Du Lac chief's trial.To start Tuesday's proceedings, court played a three-hour vid...
Oct 08, 2019 Photo taken Monday of Napoleon Mercredi and Garth Bendig leaving court. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
No provincial funding coming for Fond du Lac runway expansion
There will be no provincial funding coming for the expansion of the Fond du Lac Airport runway.That's according to Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure Assistant Director David Horth, who said ther...
Oct 08, 2019 The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure remain committed to working with the First Nation. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Northern health agency encouraging more people to roll up their sleeves
The health agency representatives responsible for 33 northern Saskatchewan First Nations communities are hoping for a calmer flu season this year.By the end of November last year, the Northern Inter-T...
Oct 08, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)