First Nations

Year in Review: Fort a la Corne Powwow highlights healing

A focus on healing and tradition. Attendees from across the province and beyond took part in the Fort a la Corne Annual Traditional Powwow at James Smith Cree Nation in September. The event started wi...

Jan 01, 2025

A look back at the tri-community's Top 10 stories of 2024

With 2024 drawing to a close, larongeNOW takes a look back at the Top 10 stories in the tri-communities this year. Construction of a new 80-bed long-term care facility continued in La Ronge throughout...

Dec 31, 2024

Top 10 provincial stories of 2024

This year was one with many triumphs and challenges, one in which concerns were heard via voting and protest. Saskatchewan residents also brought local talents and accomplishments to the national and ...

Dec 31, 2024

Crown stays charges against PA police officer accused of criminal negligence causing death

Update: The following statement was provided by Prince Albert police service on Dec 31, 2024."We respect the decision of the Provincial Crown to stay the criminal charges but recognize the need for fu...

Dec 27, 2024

Year In Review: Coroner's inquest held in Melfort

The Coroner's inquest into the murders on James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon in 2022 was held in Melfort in 2024. The inquest took place at the Kerry Vickar Centre from Jan. 15 to 31 and delved into t...

Dec 23, 2024

'A listening ear': BATC launches 24-hour helpline to support mental health

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) launched a new 24-hour helpline on Monday to provide anyone who is struggling mentally and needs a safe place to talk."If we save one life or help one child mov...

Dec 19, 2024

Air Ronge, La Ronge vote to fund day program at overnight homeless shelter

Air Ronge and La Ronge councils have agreed to provide funds for a day program at the Kitsaki Emergency Overnight Shelter. The request was discussed by both councils on Tuesday. In specific, the munic...

Dec 18, 2024

PAGC event dishes out to some holiday spirit to city's vulnerable

A heaping plate of Christmas joy has been served to Prince Albert's most vulnerable, thanks to an annual Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) tradition.A turkey dinner was held on Wednesday at the PAGC ...

Dec 18, 2024

‘Miscarriage of justice’: FSIN calls for appeal, new law in Kennedy case

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling for an appeal and law changes after charges were stayed for a woman who struck and killed a nine year old girl on a marked crosswalk in...

Dec 18, 2024

Council welcomes Métis Nation housing plan with unanimous vote

Prince Albert city council did not hesitate to approve two re-zonings that will pave the next step of the way for the Mtis Nation -Saskatchewan to build a subdivision of tiny homes. The planning depar...

Dec 17, 2024