by David Smith, Jenna Smith | Dec 20, 2023 | Current News
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous (FSIN) was at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Kitsaki Hall Wednesday to hand out winter clothing to people in need. “This is our way of giving back and helping any way we can, and for all those who can afford it, any acts of...
by MBC News | Dec 20, 2023 | Current News
One person has died and an RCMP officer was injured during a shooting on Red Earth Cree Nation. According to RCMP, the incident began around 3:40 A.M. Tuesday when RCMP were called to reports of a gunshot. After an intial investigation, two people were arrested but...
by MBC News | Dec 19, 2023 | Current News
A self-proclaimed Cree medicine man will stand trial in 2025, accused of 12 counts of sexual assault. The alleged offenses against Cecil Wolfe stem from encounters with women between 2013 and 2021 in the Muskeg Lake and Saskatoon areas. Last year he pleaded guilty to...
by bryanorthner | Dec 18, 2023 | Current News
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is working to support people during the holiday season. Over the next two days the tribal council will be handing out food hampers to those who are in need at the Chief Joseph Custer Reserve in Prince Albert. PAGC Executive...
by MBC News | Dec 18, 2023 | Current News
Poundmaker’s Lodge will be able to provide withdrawal management and impatient addiction treatment spaces. Poundmaker’s Lodge was selected by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority to operate addiction treatment services at the former...
by MBC News | Dec 18, 2023 | Current News
The government of Saskatchewan announced $80 million in funding for the Saskatchewan Research council to pursue the demonstration of a microreactor. SRC will use the research and knowledge gained from the licensing and deployment of an initial microreactor to help the...
by MBC News | Dec 15, 2023 | Current News
UPDATE 4:25 PM Dec. 15. A Pelican Narrows man is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, in a shooting in that community early Thursday, which left two teenagers injured. Coltin Ballantyne is also charged with weapons offenses. The two teens were treated in...
by MBC News | Dec 15, 2023 | Current News
Jim Lemaigre has again secured the SaskParty nomination in the northwest constituency of Athabasca. Lemaigre was acclaimed Wednesday, following a nomination meeting Wednesday. “I am humbled by the support I’ve received during my time as MLA for Athabasca,” Lemaigre...
by MBC News | Dec 14, 2023 | Current News
Spiritwood RCMP are investigating a serious assault at the high school on Pelican Lake First Nation. Police said they were called to the school early Thursday afternoon and found a teenage male who had serious injuries. The male was taken to hospital. RCMP said a...
by bryanorthner | Dec 14, 2023 | Current News
The Saskatchewan First Nations Water Association (SFNWA) is looking to get some of their members to take part in a survey. The association is asking water treatment plant operators to fill out a survey which asks them about their salaries. SFNWA program coordinator...
