A northern Saskatchewan MP’s private member’s bill to see National Indigenous Day recognized as a federal statutory holiday is one step closer to becoming a reality. NDP MP Georgina Jolibois’ bill passed second reading in the House of Commons Wednesday with support...
It has not been the start to the season La Ronge Ice Wolves goaltender Merek Pipes wanted. The 20-year-old from Cobble Hill, B.C. has not played a game due to an undisclosed injury, but there’s a possibility he will finally get back between the pipes this weekend....
After only two days in the position, Heather Bear is no longer the interim chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. This is because the FSIN now says there will be no interim chief during the campaign period for executive elections. The positions of...
Saskatoon-based Cameco corporation says it is pleased with a recent federal tax court ruling. The company says the court has ruled in its favour in an ongoing dispute with the Canada Revenue Agency. The dispute revolves around how sales and purchase agreements by...
The Regina Police Service is asking for public assistance locating a missing 13-year-old girl. Addison Arlene-Reje Bird was last seen wearing glasses, a grey sweater and red pants in the 6100 block of Rochdale Boulevard around 8:30 p.m.Tuesday. Bird is described as...
Two northern communities are part of SaskTel’s latest roll out of maxTV Stream. La Ronge and Air Ronge are joining ten other Saskatchewan communities that are receiving what SaskTel calls “the next generation in television and entertainment.” The new...
The Town of Nipawin and Cumberland House Cree Nation are in the process of signing a new communication and co-operation protocol agreement. “It’s really just intended to formalize an understanding between the two communities that we recognize the benefits in...
The Chief of the Nekaneet First Nation says he was surprised to learn through the media that Terri-Lynne McClintic is at a Corrections Canada Aboriginal Healing Lodge operated by the First Nation. “When this came up yesterday, this was actually the first time that I...
A local bus contractor in La Ronge says he is in the process of taking legal action against the Northern Lights School Division. Larry Lowenberg is the owner of Allinone Conveyance Ltd. On Sept. 17, NLSD abruptly cancelled a five-year contract with Allinone to provide...
The Athabasca Health Authority is looking to revolutionize health care in the far north with the introduction of a remote ultrasound machine. The procedure involves performing the ultrasound at the Stony Rapids hospital, while a radiologist reads the results in...
