The man at the centre of a whirlwind of controversy on Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says he wants his side to come out. Until now, ousted urban councillor Warren McCallum has stayed out of the media coverage on a petition that makes serious allegations against him....
Jordan Thomas Lumberjack is escorted from court after receiving his sentence. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski Friday morning was an emotional end to a convicted Kinistin-Saulteaux area murderer’s time in court, as he received a life sentence with no parole...
Three First Nations in Saskatchewan can expect some back pay from the federal government. On Friday, Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett announced the department would reinstate funding to First Nations who were being penalized for not complying with the First...
Fire destroyed Sid Fiddler’s cabin that he planned to use to host sweat lodge ceremonies during the winter. Image courtesy of Sid Fiddler Last weekend fire destroyed a log house on the Waterhen Lake First Nation that an Elder planned to use to host sweat lodge...
Construction will get underway early in the New Year at a Saskatoon home for at-risk single mothers. The EGADZ’s Sweet Dreams home will expand to include a 22-space daycare centre plus four additional bedrooms. Executive Director Don Meikle says the EGADZ program has...
The deputy minister of government relations says lessons learned during this year’s unprecedented forest fire season will form the basis for firefighting efforts in the future. Al Hilton says the government is now in the process of a major review, based on input from...
A new seniors housing complex designed for First Nations elders got its grand opening in North Regina this morning. The two-storey, 26-suite apartment complex offers moderate and low-income suites. It was funded by the federal and provincial governments and Silver...
One of the buyers, out of Porcupine Plain, at the trappers table. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski Trappers are in Prince Albert to show their offerings from the trapline so far this year. The Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association is hosting a trappers table, that ends...
Resource revenue sharing for First Nations is out, but more money and more effort to close the education gap is in. During a year-end interview with MBC News, provincial NDP leader Cam Broten shared some of his views on where the party is heading. Aboriginal issues...
Ernie Louttit speaks at the gang prevention and awareness session. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski Some gang statistics are giving members of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation quite a shock this week. The information is part of the reserve’s annual Family Wellness...