Tag Archives: First Nations
Northerner with dreams of becoming a pilot tours Rise Air
A young man who dreams of one day becoming a pilot celebrated his 19th birthday on Wednesday with a special tour of Rise Air operations in Saskatoon. Alex Adams, who lived for most of his life in the ...
Jan 25, 2024
Parole officer for mass stabbing perpetrator recommended against parole despite low risk assessment
The institutional parole officer for the man responsible for the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the Village of Weldon believed his risk to public safety was low at one time...
Jan 23, 2024
Man responsible for mass stabbing on James Smith and Weldon broke release conditions three times
How and why Myles Sanderson was released from prison was the topic during day seven of the inquest looking into the mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation and the Village of Weldon.Cindy Gee, th...
Jan 23, 2024
Inquest hears about acute hospital response, warrant types
The jury of the coroner's inquest into the mass stabbing at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continued today with members learning of protocols in place regarding Code Orange at the local health aut...
Jan 22, 2024
P.A. organization fears road closure will spell end to daycare and youth program
The owner and founder of the House of Potter (HOP) says shutting down the property is a definite possibility, if numbers drop at their daycare.Bryan Leblanc is sounding the alarm in response to a move...
Jan 19, 2024
RCMP member recalls disturbing scene during mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation
**Editor's Note: Some details in this article depict graphic scenes of violence.An intense moment unfolded between retired staff sergeant Darren Simons and the daughter of Earl Burns at the inquest in...
Jan 18, 2024
170 km/hr drive to James Smith Cree Nation - responding officer testifies
Editor's note: This article contains some graphic descriptions of the events on Sept. 4, 2022. Both of the officers that were the first to respond to reports of stabbings on the James Smith Cree Natio...
Jan 17, 2024
PBCN business head named PA Chamber’s Legacy awardee
A man who spent three decades developing the business portfolio of the Peter Ballantyne group of companies has been named the Legacy Award winner by the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce. Trevor Ives,...
Jan 15, 2024
Grieving mother hopes James Smith inquest leads to better supports for victims of domestic violence
Acknowledging feelings of anxiety, Vanessa Burns says she is looking forward to an inquest that will hopefully provide her with some closure and allow her to move on with her life.Burns will be among ...
Jan 11, 2024
Support program in P.A. for young women in need and the homeless comes to tearful end
Wiping away tears, Hannah Fryters sat at her kitchen table and acknowledged it's not easy letting go of a program she and her husband have run for over 30 years. Jubilation, which provided support to ...
Jan 11, 2024
