Tag Archives: First Nations
Hall Lake evacuees find refuge in Prince Albert
A partial evacuation of Hall Lake, which began Tuesday afternoon, has resulted in 233 residents leaving for Prince Albert. "We did have a concern with the fire yesterday. We had a crossover with the h...
May 17, 2023
National retreat in Prince Albert addresses challenges facing youth
Youth and young adults from across the country have gathered in Prince Albert, and as a group are talking about ways to not only increase graduation rates, but also break down barriers that may be ass...
May 11, 2023
Wildfires threatening nine First Nations in Alberta: Indigenous Services Canada
Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of F...
May 11, 2023
Evacuation order lifted in La Loche, Clearwater River DN
Residents from La Loche and Clearwater River Dene Nation have been given the green light to return home.The evacuation order was lifted on Sunday afternoon with Clearwater River and La Loche posting a...
May 07, 2023
'It really shows the support': Beardy's walk honours Missing and Murdered
Emelia Greyeyes used the word "special" to describe how she felt taking part in a four kilometer walk to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.The event Friday afternoon was held at Beardy's a...
May 05, 2023
Gathering in P.A. commemorates Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirits
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day, and Prince Albert was the site of a conference de...
May 05, 2023
P.A. Housing to add 11 new units for seniors
Affordable and accessible, two important words for the seniors who will be eligible to live in one of 11 new housing units that will be built in Prince Albert this summer.Linda Boyer, the outgoing gen...
Apr 28, 2023
PAGC visits largest tribal police force in U.S.
Following major incidents in Saskatchewan, including the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation, there has been heightened interest in the establishment of more tribal police services.To gain more ...
Apr 28, 2023
RCMP timeline shows Damien Sanderson first to die in James Smith killings
After stepping between his brother Myles Sanderson and someone he was was attacking with a pair of scissors, Damien Sanderson became the first fatal victim in the killing spree that ended 11 lives las...
Apr 27, 2023
Firefighter dies responding to call in Grandmother's Bay, funeral planned for Friday
The volunteer fire chief of Grandmother's Bay, who passed away while attending a call on Sunday, is being remembered for the four decades he devoted to serving the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB).Gor...
Apr 27, 2023
