Métis Nation Saskatchewan president re-elected in tight race

Métis Nation Saskatchewan president re-elected in tight race

The unofficial election results posted on the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan election site show incumbent Glen McCallum has been re-elected to serve another term as the organization’s president. McCallum won re-election with 1,672 votes, his closest challenger was...
MN-S to elect new government Saturday

MN-S to elect new government Saturday

Members of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan are set to go to the polls this weekend. On Saturday, members will elect a number of officials including president, vice-president and various regional positions. The MN-S has a new registry in place for the election and Chief...
SIGA preparing to reopen casinos

SIGA preparing to reopen casinos

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is gearing up to welcome back patrons. The First Nation owned gaming authority which owns and operates seven casinos across Saskatchewan plans to welcome the public back on June 20 as part of the second phase of the...
Prince Albert murder victim identified

Prince Albert murder victim identified

Police said the death of a woman in Prince Albert earlier this week has been identified as 29-year-old Natasha Ross. Police were called to a home on the 2900 Block of 4th Avenue West early Monday morning to a report of a deceased woman. An autopsy revealed Ross’s...
Lac La Ronge Indian Band member named top doctor in Seattle

Lac La Ronge Indian Band member named top doctor in Seattle

A Lac La Ronge Indian Band member has been named the top doctor in Seattle by a local magazine. Dr. Jessica Schule, who grew up in La Ronge until the age of 7, is a naturopathic doctor in the area. Schule said growing up, she always knew she wanted to be a medical...
La Ronge company recognized for tea brand

La Ronge company recognized for tea brand

A tea blend made by La Ronge-based company Boreal Heartland is a finalist in the private label food category of the Retail Council of Canada’s Grand Prix New Products Awards. The Restoration Blend loose-leaf tea is harvested and produced in northern Saskatchewan....
Investigation finds lightning strike caused Cloverdale wildfire

Investigation finds lightning strike caused Cloverdale wildfire

Investigators have determined the cause of the Cloverdale Fire. The investigation which involved the Prince Albert Fire Department, Ministry of Environment and Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency found a lightning strike was the cause. Quentin Rowland, a fire inspector...