Tag Archives: First Nations

A howling success: female lacrosse club prevails in inaugural season
A first of its kind lacrosse program in Saskatchewan, that was created to help get girls more active in sports, has experienced a very successful start.Over the weekend the Flatland Coyotes sent three...
May 21, 2024

Starbucks is coming to North Battleford
It's official, the venti Caramel Macchiato is coming to the Battlefords. In a partnership between Red Pheasant Cree Nation and the City of North Battleford, Eagles Landing will be the location of the ...
May 17, 2024

LLRIB offers $250 security camera rebate for on-reserve members
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has launched a security camera rebate program. "There has been a lot of crime everywhere," said Coun. Ann Ratt. "We held two community meetings and, at both of the communi...
May 17, 2024

Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women raises awareness of 'Stolen Sisters'
A group of dedicated supporters came out for the Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman (MMIW) in North Battleford today.The event was organized by the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Cent...
May 15, 2024

'I just can't believe it': Rebecca Strong overwhelmed with joy after winning Canada's Got Talent
In the final moments before her name was called, Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong held her breath and crossed her fingers, with millions of Canadians watching. In a split second, her life changed as she...
May 15, 2024

Metis early childhood educators honoured in special ceremony in Regina
To help commemorate Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Month, the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) honoured some of their best educators recently.A special awards gala took place with the Saskatchewan Ea...
May 13, 2024

Residential school memorial quilt stolen from Prince Albert Public Library
Nearly a month has passed since a residential school memorial quilt was stolen from the Prince Albert Public Library, and has not been recovered.The theft occurred on April 12 and library director Ale...
May 11, 2024

Muskoday fire dept. confirms grass fire responsible for loss of three sheds, but all homes saved
The Muskoday Volunteer Fire Department is expressing their appreciation to the multiple agencies, who helped contain a fast moving grass fire and prevented the loss of any homes.Thursday's initial 9-1...
May 10, 2024

Paddockwood author wins two provincial book awards
Referring to the number of times he's been a finalist for a book award, John Brady McDonald jokes he's always been the bridesmaid but never the bride.However his book, Carrying It Forward: Essays from...
May 09, 2024

Piwapan hosts MMIWG Conference
It was an impactful three days for attendees of La Ronge's Piwapan Wellness Centre's The Power of Her Story: A MMIWG (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls) Conference. That's according to P...
May 07, 2024