Tag Archives: First Nations
Canada's top lawyer hopes to inspire more indigenous youth
The first indigenous president of the Canadian Bar Association has a Saskatchewan connection. Brad Regehr was born and raised in Manitoba but is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (Sandy Bay...
Sep 06, 2020
Youth camp finds balance between learning and safety
A special camp for Indigenous youth North of Prince Albert has taught youth several special skills over eight weeks of cultural-based education.The camp was organized by the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nati...
Sep 03, 2020
MLCN Chief candidate believes there's a link between lowering crime and improving economic development
History could be made later this month if Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) band members elect their first female chief.Joyce Naytowhow-McLeod is challenging Frank Roberts. Naytowhow-McLeod, who has ne...
Sep 02, 2020
New report links increases in child abuse and youth suicides to COVID-19
As children go back to school this fall, reports of suspected child abuse may increase, as well as concerns raised about depression and isolation.These are among the concerns raised in a new report pu...
Sep 01, 2020
Viral video calls into question actions of Sask. RCMP officer
Warning: This story contains the use of profane language.Editors note: This story was updated Wednesday afternoon at 5p.m. to reflect a statement from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief and Council.A ...
Aug 26, 2020
PAGC Women's Commission travels to Regina to support suicide awareness protestor
On Tuesday, a dozen representatives from the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Women's Commission made the nearly 400 km journey down to Regina to show their support for Tristen Durocher. The 24-year...
Aug 26, 2020
Body of missing boater located at Bittern Lake
A six-day search for a missing boater at Bittern Lake in Northern Saskatchewan has concluded with some grim news. Spokespersons for both Prince Albert Grand Council and the HEART rescue team have conf...
Aug 20, 2020
Teeing off for a good cause
Neechie Gear Founder Kendal Netmaker says he fully supports young leaders and a big part of that development is ensuring they have healthy role models.Netmaker was among the participants in a special ...
Aug 20, 2020
Cumberland House Cree Nation buys fire truck from P.A.
The residents of Cumberland House and nearby Cumberland House Cree Nation have access to a fire truck, thanks to the City of Prince Albert, and assistance from Saskatchewan First Nations Emergency Man...
Aug 19, 2020
Sturgeon Lake road receiving long overdue makeover
The words "Fix The Road" were scrawled by someone last year on a highway sign north of Prince Albert and it appears the province has listened.A 17 kilometre stretch of Highway 355 west of Spruce Home ...
Aug 06, 2020
