Cote First Nation incident locks down school

Cote First Nation incident locks down school

RCMP file photo Kamsack RCMP had to respond to a complaint of a man brandishing a knife at the Chief Gabriel School on the Cote First Nation this morning. S/Sgt. Greg Todd with the Kamsack detachment said the 19-year-old man was seen on the roof and had threatened to...
Future looks good for wild rice

Future looks good for wild rice

Photo courtesy of YouTube. Northern Saskatchewan’s wild rice producers have a reason to be optimistic heading into 2017. Production on northern lakes has increased over the last couple of years, and there may be new export markets opening up in Asia. Rusty...
UPDATED – La Loche victims still need help: Belanger

UPDATED – La Loche victims still need help: Belanger

Screengrab courtesy of Saskatchewan Legislature video. The NDP Opposition is questioning why some of the victims of the La Loche shooting in 2016 are still suffering 17 months later. Athabasca MLA Buckley Belanger raised the question in the Legislature during Question...
Building skills while building a house

Building skills while building a house

Carry the Kettle students and instructors. Photo courtesy Your Choice Homes Facebook page. A group of students from Carry the Kettle First Nation High School is learning what it takes to build a house. The students in grades 10 to 12 are learning through their...