Reaction Comes In On New Deal For English River

Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel says he’s pleased with the signing of a new agreement between the company and the English River First Nation. Gitzel says the deal is worth $600 million in the first ten years and will provide jobs and spin-off opportunities for local...

La Ronge Mourns The Loss Of 110 Year-Old Elder

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is mourning the loss of its oldest resident. Elder Jeannie Amelik Roberts passed away yesterday at the age of 110. A resident of Stanley Mission, Roberts was known for her gentle nature and willingness to help anyone in need. She was born...

New Affordable Housing Space Opens In Prince Albert

An apartment building in Prince Albert has been renovated into an affordable-housing unit. The 17-unit building is located in the 300 block of River Street west. Nearly $500,000 was spent fixing up bathrooms, putting in new kitchen cabinets, painting and replacing the...

Charges Laid Against RCMP Officer In Meadow Lake

A police-dog handler in Meadow Lake has been charged with slashing someone’s tires on the Waterhen Lake Reserve. RCMP say the incident allegedly happened on March 18th. They received a complaint from a resident the following day and launched an investigation. As...

La Ronge School Shooting Suspect Appears In Court

A youth charged after shots were fired at a La Ronge area school this week remains in custody. The suspect appeared in Prince Albert court on Thursday. A total of five firearms related charges were laid after several shots were fired into the ground outside of Senator...

Marchers Gather For Missing Person’s Walk

The second annual Missing People Awareness Walk is on today hosted by the Agency Chiefs Tribal Council. The event began this morning in Spiritwood with a rally, followed by the walk which ends with supper at Witchekan Lake First Nation. Co-organizer Delphine McAdam...