First Nations

Man responsible for mass stabbing on James Smith and Weldon broke release conditions three times

How and why Myles Sanderson was released from prison was the topic during day seven of the inquest looking into the mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation and the Village of Weldon.Cindy Gee, th...

Jan 23, 2024

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan to build new hub in North Battleford

Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) has plans to build a new community hub in North Battleford. North Battleford City Council approved a request from MN-S to purchase three lots of land at 1051, 1061 and ...

Jan 23, 2024

Inquest hears about acute hospital response, warrant types

The jury of the coroner's inquest into the mass stabbing at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continued today with members learning of protocols in place regarding Code Orange at the local health aut...

Jan 22, 2024

New Air Ronge, La Ronge urban reserves still in the works

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is continuing the process of creating new urban reserves in Air Ronge and La Ronge. The properties to be converted to reserve land include 112 La Ronge Ave., 1112 ...

Jan 20, 2024

P.A. organization fears road closure will spell end to daycare and youth program

The owner and founder of the House of Potter (HOP) says shutting down the property is a definite possibility, if numbers drop at their daycare.Bryan Leblanc is sounding the alarm in response to a move...

Jan 19, 2024

RCMP member recalls disturbing scene during mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation

**Editor's Note: Some details in this article depict graphic scenes of violence.An intense moment unfolded between retired staff sergeant Darren Simons and the daughter of Earl Burns at the inquest in...

Jan 18, 2024

Métis women's leadership program helps participants develop skills to excel

A Mtis women's leadership training program offered in the north west area aims to provide young Mtis participants with skills and knowledge to help them move up in their career path. Offered through L...

Jan 18, 2024

170 km/hr drive to James Smith Cree Nation - responding officer testifies

Editor's note: This article contains some graphic descriptions of the events on Sept. 4, 2022. Both of the officers that were the first to respond to reports of stabbings on the James Smith Cree Natio...

Jan 17, 2024

PBCN business head named PA Chamber’s Legacy awardee

A man who spent three decades developing the business portfolio of the Peter Ballantyne group of companies has been named the Legacy Award winner by the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce. Trevor Ives,...

Jan 15, 2024

Water delivered to Stanley Mission residents due to treatment plant issues

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Jimmy Charles is hopeful the current drinking water situation in Stanley Mission will be resolved soon.In recent days, water consumption has been limited due to a number...

Jan 12, 2024