Tag Archives: First Nations
Carlton High School artist set for historic first in P.A.
For some, the thought of their kids punching holes in and painting and drawing all over their bedroom walls might raise their blood pressure. But a Carlton Comprehensive Public High School student is ...
Mar 07, 2020 Carlton High's Maria Hirsi will become the first Indigenous high school female to get the John V. Hicks gallery all to herself. (Submitted/Maria Hirsi)
An expanded future for Victoria Hospital
Reaction has been widespread from Prince Albert and the surrounding area following Premier Scott Moe's announcement of a new expansion for the Victoria Hospital Friday morning.The improved and enlarge...
Mar 06, 2020 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, left, premier Scott Moe, Mayor Greg Dionne and P.A. Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave stand with a rendering of the new $300 million building. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
20th annual round dance this Saturday
The Northern Lights Casino is ready to put on one of its biggest annual events.The casino's 20th annual round dance will happen Saturday at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre. The doors open at 5 ...
Mar 04, 2020 The round dance is set to be at the Allen Bird Memorial Centre Saturday. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Conservatives needs to start thinking about approach to Indigenous issues: MP
OTTAWA - National protests sparked by the opposition of some Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs to a pipeline project in B.C. are also sparking debate in Conservative circles about the part...
Mar 02, 2020
'She was made to walk like a dog and bark': court hears woman was held prisoner for 11 hours
Two men charged in connection to a violent and disturbing incident last year on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation now await sentencing.Chad Walker, 26, and Dwayne Highway, 28, pleaded guilty for their re...
Feb 28, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Mayor welcomes PAGC response to walkway curfew but unhappy with racism debate
The mayor of Prince Albert says he's pleased with the response from the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) to the new public walkways curfew that was approved Monday and says it shows the community is...
Feb 27, 2020 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Thousands of visitors expected for games in P.A.
Prince Albert city council has approved $75,000 worth of funding for a massive sporting event coming to P.A. this spring.The Tony Cote Winter Games will feature over 3,000 athletes aged 10 to 18 from ...
Feb 25, 2020 Athletes during the opening ceremony of the 2019 Tony Cote Summer Games held in Flying Dust First Nation. (File Photo/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Taxpayers federation says chief's fraud conviction should encourage all elected leaders to be more transparent
Members of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) have been closely following a court case in Prince Albert surrounding the spending habits of a former Saskatchewan First Nations Chief.On Friday, Nap...
Feb 25, 2020 (File photo, paNOW Staff)
Letter outlines grievances with regional Métis leadership
Three Mtis locals in Prince Albert say they are being disenfranchised and have concerns about accountability, while representatives with the regional body dispute this.In a three-page letter addressed...
Feb 24, 2020 Three Prince Albert Métis locals have issues with the current regional leadership but the regional body says protocols haven't been followed. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Kinsmen Club provide meal on National Day of Kindness
The Prince Albert Kinsmen Club are marking the organization's National Day of Kindness.Friday afternoon at the Indian Mtis Friendship Centre the club's members provided a meal to some of the centre's ...
Feb 22, 2020 The Prince Albert Kinsmen Club served clients at the friendship centre Friday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
