La Loche RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a 31-year-old man wanted on an assault charge. Mounties say the alleged incident happened in the northern village on Sunday. Earl Lemaigre is charged with aggravated assault and uttering threats. He is described as 6’2”...
An Ahtahkakoop First Nation man is charged with second-degree murder following a homicide on the First Nation Tuesday. RCMP says it responded to an assault complaint at a home there early Tuesday. When officers arrived, the found the victim 51-year-old Jimmy Williams...
The Kikinahk Friendship Centre in La Ronge is accepting applicants for the Youth Experience and Skill Strategy Program which provides work experience and career coaching to young adults aged 18 to 29. Lee-Wayne Nippi, an employment counsellor at Kikinahk, is running...
A former Prince Albert RCMP officer charged with first-degree murder has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Fifty-three-year-old Bernie Herman, a more than 30-year veteran of the force, is charged in death of 26-year-old Braden Herman. Braden Herman’s body was found by...
Years after the idea was first put forward in a private member’s bill, a national holiday recognizing the place of Indigenous people in Canadian history has been put into legislation. Bill C-5 was passed in Parliament earlier this month. The bill designates Sept. 30...
There appears to cautiousness among some First Nations on whether to proceed with attempting to locate unmarked graves at residential schools, while others are forging ahead. “Some of the most poignant testimonial that I’ve received from leaders and Indigenous...
The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) is looking to get people talking about the importance of implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) calls to action. On Monday tribal council chief Mark Arcand walked in Saskatoon along circle drive to raise awareness...
A new program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic will teach Indigenous leadership skills to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The online Indigenous Leadership Skills applied certificate was announced at the beginning of June. The 240 hours of material utilizes case...
The Archdiocese of Regina confirms the Father Hugonard statue will be removed. “Conversations have been taking place regarding the statue regularly over the past week or so. The group of affected parties, which includes Star Blanket First Nation, the town, and...
A woman from the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation is hoping to inspire Indigenous students into careers in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields through her business. Dawn Pratt, the founder of Askenootow STEM Enterprises, started the company last...
