Saskatchewan`s Opposition NDP is pushing the government to adopt a new Indigenous suicide prevention strategy. Last week, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations put forward its own strategy to reduce Indigenous suicide in the province. In Question Period...
While weather seemed to help fire crews battling wildfires in the province over the weekend, some fires still remain uncontained. Provincial officials say 8 fires are burning in the province; 5 are contained, 2 are uncontained and 1 is currently under review. the Tuff...
Two Paralympic athletes will be touring the north this week. Brittany Hudak and Colette Bourgonje, who have both competed at Paralympic Games, start the tour in La Ronge today. They will be speaking to students at various schools. “The main goal is to try and raise...
Corey O’Soup wants to ensure the rights of Indigenous children and youth are recognized on the broadest scale possible. Saskatchewan’s Advocate for Children and Youth recently served as an expert witness at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous...
The RCMP and the Office of the Chief Coroner are making another appeal to the public for information in the recent death of a man on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation. The remains of 20-year-old Brennan Ahenakew were found in his burned vehicle on the reserve on May 11....
The Keeseekoose First Nation has declared a state of emergency after severe flooding. The First Nation is cleaning up and assessing the damage after a storm tore through the community on Thursday night. According to the FSIN, several homes are in really bad shape...
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is applauding an announcement on land claim settlements for the James Smith, Peter Chapman and Chakastaypasin First Nations. The organization says the federal government has decided to recognize and acknowledge the land...
Fire bans have been lifted throughout most of the province. However, burning restrictions are still in place in a number of provincial parks. The fire ban had been in place for most provincial parks and Crown lands since May 14 due to wildfire concerns. However, rain...
Officials are hopeful wet weather continues into the weekend making the job of battling wildfires across the province that much easier. Rain and cooler temperatures have lessened the threat of fires in recent days. This has allowed the Harding Fire, about 40...
Prince Albert’s Kinsmen Park played host to a new youth pow wow on Friday. The Heart of the Youth Community Pow Wow is a showcase for youth to present their talent after finishing pow wow classes in school. The pow wow was organized by PA Outreach. The executive...
