Tag Archives: First Nations
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation celebrates acquisition of three new businesses
Monday afternoon, the members of the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation all congregated at the old Olive Tree Restaurant and Blacktop Diner on Highway 12 to celebrate a new beginning for the building, and new be...
Nov 25, 2025
James Smith buys 10 acres near The Yard in Prince Albert
James Smith Cree Nation has purchased almost 10 acres of land in Prince Albert between the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and The Yard access on Marquis Road. The Office of the Chief announced on Novemb...
Nov 24, 2025
Historic St. Louis bridge restoration project reaches finish line
Referring to a plan and work that began seven years ago, Michel Dub says they've been able to demonstrate what a group of volunteers can do when they have lots of time and lots of patience on their ha...
Nov 24, 2025
New legislation could expand First Nations status — here’s what you need to know
OTTAWA - Senators have passed sweeping amendments to a bill that would simplify the transfer of First Nations status between generations, but it's not clear yet if those changes will pass the House of...
Nov 22, 2025
Province, RCMP respond after MLTC raises alarm over police shortages in northern Sask. First Nations
The Saskatchewan government and RCMP are responding to public-safety concerns raised Wednesday by the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC), which warned that chronic police shortages and long waits for o...
Nov 20, 2025
'We need presence': MLTC presses province as police shortages fuel First Nations public-safety crisis
Leaders with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) feel their communities are facing a public-safety crisis fuelled by chronic RCMP shortages, long response times and a policing model that they believ...
Nov 19, 2025
Art exhibit showcases found collection of traditional moccasins
Scott Robertson nearly cried when he discovered a small collection of moccasins while cleaning out his father's basement this summer. In June, Robertson Trading - a cherished landmark and hub in North...
Nov 19, 2025
PBCN updates progress on new homes for Denare Beach evacuees
Construction of replacement homes for members of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN), who were displaced from Denare Beach, is moving ahead on schedule, with four units now complete or near completion...
Nov 18, 2025
Ahtahkakoop's Fred Sasakamoose to be honoured at Chicago Blackhawks game
Family of the late Fred Sasakamoose, and members of Ahtahkakoop First Nation, have been invited to Chicago for a special celebration.This Thursday marks the 72nd anniversary of when 'Chief Thunderstic...
Nov 17, 2025
First class of Dental Therapists graduates from U of S
The first group of students getting a Bachelor of Science in Dental Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan included classes from Prince Albert and La Ronge. The 26 students began their education tw...
Nov 17, 2025
