Tag Archives: First Nations
Wildfire risk in northern Saskatchewan "low": Fire centre manager
Provincial fire fighters may be in store for a quieter summer, according to one expert who looks after forecasting wildfire activity.Dennis Truman, manager of the Provincial Fire Centre in Prince Albe...
Apr 18, 2019 The Rabbit Creek wildfire at Prince Albert National Park was among the biggest wildfires in the province in 2018. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Candidates raise concerns about Sturgeon Lake election
Questions are being raised following the results of last week's Sturgeon Lake First Nation election, with a number of candidates alleging irregularities. According to results obtained by paNOW, incumb...
Apr 17, 2019 The Sturgeon Lake Band Office. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Provincial government releases report on forests
There is room for the province's forests to grow, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Environment. "We have a sustainable forest, we have a sustainable forest industry, we're looking f...
Apr 17, 2019 Kevin Murphy, assistant deputy minister with the Ministry of Environment presents some highlights of the report (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Local artist named finalist for national award
A woman whose work will be very familiar to people living in the Prince Albert and northeast region, is receiving more national recognition.Catherine Blackburn who lives in Leask is one of 25 finalist...
Apr 16, 2019 Catherine Blackburn's "New Age Warriors" exhbit was shown at the Mann Art Gallery last September. (Facebook/Catherine Blackburn)
Ermine re-elected Chief at Sturgeon Lake
Based on the results of last week's election, it appears Sturgeon Lake band members are happy with the job Chief Greg Ermine is doing.He was re-elected to a second term.Anita Parenteau and Solomon San...
Apr 15, 2019 (Facebook/Chief Greg Ermine)
Local woman to join Japanese trade mission
A young woman with connections in the Prince Albert and Saskatoon areas, will join a special Canadian delegation this summer on a trade mission to Tokyo, Japan.Makayla Ross, 22, was invited to model t...
Apr 10, 2019 Makayla Ross will soon walk the runway in Japan. (submitted photo/Menor Photography)
Arts festival kicks off at Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre
Kids from all over north and central Saskatchewan have come to Prince Albert to take part in a long running event.The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is hosting its 28th annual fine arts festival a...
Apr 08, 2019 The grand entry for the Prince Albert Grand Council Fine Arts Festival Monday afternoon (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Finance Minister distances herself from Pinehouse inquiry
Saskatchewan's Minister of Finance has recused herself from discussions involving the Village of Pinehouse, which is now under the microscope of an inquiry, following a recently concluded inspection.T...
Apr 06, 2019 Finance Minister Donna Harpauer spoke to a gathering of chamber of commerce members in P.A. last week. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
NDP wants Pinehouse report made public after media exposé
The opposition New Democrats are making political hay of the expos by a Saskatchewan newspaper of an initial inspection report ordered by government on the Village of Pinehouse's operations and financ...
Apr 04, 2019 (Martin Martinson/paNOW Staff)
Artist selected to have painting series exhibited throughout Saskatchewan for three years
Air Ronge artist Donna Langhorne's latest painting series The Common Truths will tour the province for three years through the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils. "I applied with them twice an...
Apr 01, 2019 Donna Langhorne recently finished her latest series of paintings. (submitted photo/Donna Langhorne)
