Environment and Climate Change Canada is reporting that a number of communities in Saskatchewan have set some new records over the summer months. The agency said La Ronge, Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Regina have all broken their previous records when it comes to...
By: Kimiya Shokoohi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The StarPhoenix As the number of wildfires increases, the need for efficient air purification systems — especially in the Saskatchewan communities most affected — has become abundantly clear. Earlier this...
After losing their AAA Midget and AA bantam teams in a single season in 2019, Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation went without a strong hockey draw the Willow Cree Arena in Duck Lake for several years. However, last year the community had a renewed team to cheer...
By: Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SASKTODAY.ca A nationally celebrated artist originally from James Smith Cree Nation is having his paintings displayed at the Kerry Vickar Centre’s Sherven-Smith Art Gallery in Melfort. Jerry Whitehead...
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling for the resignation of the Parole Board of Canada following news that a Saskatoon killer has been arrested in Victoria. The organization sent out a media release Wednesday afternoon – hours after media...
(From left to right) Mental Health and Addictions Minister Tim McLeod, Northern Village of Pinehouse Mayor Mike Natomogan, Kineepik Métis Local #9 Health and Wellness Manager Kimberly Smith, Athabasca MLA Jim Lemaigre and Premier Scott Moe. Submitted by Kimberly Smith...
Beauval RCMP are asking the public to report any sightings of a man wanted in a suspected shooting Sunday. Mounties allege that Cory LaFleur shot at a woman, then fled in a black SUV. The woman was not injured. The vehicle was located at a home on the Flying Dust...
A couple Indigenous women have been handed a prestigious award from the University of Saskatchewan. The university has announced the recipients of this year’s Alumni Achievement Awards, which Usask officials say is one of the post-secondary institutions highest...
By: Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Beverly Lightfoot, Indigenous Health Liaison Team coordinator for the Fraser Health Authority, knows her 11-member team played a valuable role with Indigenous patients who were evacuated from...
This past weekend marked one year since the mass stabbings on James Smith Cree Nation. On Monday the First Nation’s leadership, who were joined by federal Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, hosted a media conference and offered remarks. In his brief...
