Tag Archives: First Nations
Council set to discuss possible location for homeless shelter on 15th Street
Proponents of a homeless shelter will take another stab at trying to convince city council to approve a downtown location for the facility.Back in October, former councillor Tara Lennox-Zepp made a mo...
Dec 14, 2024
Santa in the North continues to spread Christmas joy to remote communities
Santa in the North, an annual endeavor organized by Rise Air, delivered more gifts than ever to young children and teens this month. "We are in a very unique position as we are not only 100 per cent I...
Dec 12, 2024
Full cows and plows payments coming within six weeks
Full disbursement of cows and plows payments will likely be coming within the next six weeks. That's according to Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, who explained Minister of C...
Dec 11, 2024
Sask. winter games officially underway following agreement between FDFN and Meadow Lake
The dream of bringing the Saskatchewan Winter Games to Flying Dust First Nation and Meadow Lake is officially a reality after the agreement was signed yesterday in the city. The signing took place on ...
Dec 11, 2024
Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop opens in North Battleford, blending tradition with contemporary style
The barbershop. Traditionally identified with a spinning pole of white, red and blue stripes that also symbolized a place to go for comradery, to catch up on local news and walk away with a fresh new ...
Dec 10, 2024
Anonymous donor tops up Morin reward; family now offering $30K to find Ashley
Janine Morin and her family are shocked by an act of kindness from the community to help in the continued effort to find her sister Ashley. "In all honesty, we are very grateful for the donation," she...
Dec 05, 2024
NLCDC donates $100K towards new Ronald McDonald House
A fundraising drive that will support a new Ronald McDonald house in Prince Albert, has received a $100,000 boost. The donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities, was made by Northern Lights Communit...
Dec 05, 2024
Economic growth in Meadow Lake sparks demand for hotel development
As residents in Meadow Lake eagerly await the completion of the Co-Op Centre, there's a renewed sense of optimism when it comes to economic prosperity for the city. "It seems like every time you turn ...
Dec 03, 2024
Fatal fire at Clearwater River Dene Nation claims two lives including teenage girl
Saskatchewan RCMP are confirming a teenage girl was among two people killed as a result of a house fire at Clearwater River Dene Nation.Tuesday morning, at approximately 5:30 a.m., La Loche RCMP recei...
Dec 03, 2024
Battlefords Union Hospital opens doors to culturally inclusive palliative care
Healthcare workers in the Battlefords came together to celebrate the unveiling of the Palliative Door Decals by the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6HC) at Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH), ai...
Dec 02, 2024