Tag Archives: First Nations
Former inmate's death prompts call for change within correctional system
The President of the union that represents all Legal Aid staff and lawyers in Saskatchewan says she is amazed the public does not hear more stories, like the one involving the death of a woman in Sask...
Feb 17, 2021
First Nations 'alarmed' at lack of consultation on Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is adding its voice of concern about the proposed $4 billion Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation project. It will encompass a half-million-acre crescent of land running ...
Feb 15, 2021
A.C. Forestry inks deal with Carrier Forest Products
A.C. Forestry has signed a major forestry agreement with Carrier Forest Products. According to Agency Chiefs Tribal Council CEO Ken Thomas, the agreement allows Carrier to receive softwood saw log tim...
Feb 12, 2021
Major projects planned for Christopher Lake and Beardy's Okemasis Cree Nation
A number of infrastructure projects in the Prince Albert region have received the green light, thanks to funding commitments by the provincial and federal levels of government.Maryam Monsef, Canada's ...
Feb 11, 2021
Roadmap to speedy changes on new direction for inland fishery
Regional First Nations leaders are happy to hear recommendations from an independent adviser to Ottawa that support a fisher-led cooperative model as the way forward for the Freshwater Fish Marketing ...
Feb 09, 2021
PBCN election dates set
Barring any issues caused by COVID-19, the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) election remains on track to take place in April.The nomination meetings are scheduled to take place March 23, followed b...
Feb 02, 2021
Judge dismisses motion for FDL election injunction; new date set
Emotions are high at Fond Du Lac First Nation (FDLFN) as the community awaits confirmation that a newly scheduled election may actually take place. Meanwhile there's fresh concern the election may sti...
Jan 29, 2021
PAGC prepares to lay former Grand Chief to rest
Hundreds of people are expected to travel through Prince Albert over the next two days to pay their final respects to Ron Michel.The former Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Grand Chief and Senator p...
Jan 29, 2021
RCMP investigating incident at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation; school told to 'hold and secure'
Editor's note: this story was last updated at 8:10p..m. on Jan. 28.Both Ahtahkakoop school and band office were placed on high alert Thursday afternoon following an incident behind the school.A spokes...
Jan 28, 2021
Midwest Food Resources offers access to local produce at reasonable cost
Families in West Central Saskatchewan can continue to access fresh produce over the winter close to home at a modest cost. Non-profit organization Midwest Food Resources provides its Fresh Food Box Pr...
Jan 28, 2021
