by bryanorthner | Jun 15, 2023
The Cumberland House Cree Nation is hosting a youth conference later this month. The conference named “Taking Back Our Youth” will be the first youth conference Cumberland House Cree Nation has hosted. The event will feature a variety of different...
by bryanorthner | Jun 14, 2023
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is responding to a recent call from the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) for changes to provincial wildfire policy. In an email statement provided to MBC Radio News, the SPSA said they are committed to working with First...
by bryanorthner | Jun 13, 2023
“For Peat’s Sake” is a community-led, grassroots organization committed to the protection of the muskeg lands in northern Saskatchewan. The event will feature keynote speakers, medicine walks, cultural teachings and art sessions. Maggie King, a volunteer...
by bryanorthner | Jun 9, 2023
The Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) wants wildfire policies in Saskatchewan to change. Brian Hardlotte said the Tribal Council is wanting to see some changes made in how wildfires in the north are dealt with. Speaking with MBC Radio News,...
by bryanorthner | Jun 8, 2023
Members of the Muskoday First Nation are looking to raise awareness and spur action on crystal meth and fentanyl in their community. Thursday morning walkers departed from the First Nation’s health centre and began their walk, which will take them to a number of...
by bryanorthner | Jun 8, 2023
The English River First Nation said it cannot support a 20-year licence renewal for Cameco’s Key Lake, McArthur River and Rabbit Lake facilities. The First Nation called the request a generational licence. The recent re-opening of Key Lake and McArthur River, shows...
by bryanorthner | Jun 7, 2023
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is recommending that Cameco be issued licences for it’s Key Lake McArthur River and Rabbit Lake operations in northern Saskatchewan. The Commission is conducting public hearings in Saskatoon Wednesday and Thursday. The...
by bryanorthner | Jun 6, 2023
The Provincial Auditor is recommending the Ministry of Education enhance specific measures and targets for increasing educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Tara Clement’s report suggests that graduation rates between 2018 and 2021 have remained relatively...
by bryanorthner | Jun 5, 2023
Men of the North is getting $820,000 to help formerly incarcerated individuals with employment opportunities. Christopher Merasty, founder of Men of the North, said that the program first began in 2020. “I started this program in 2020, and we have been helping...
by bryanorthner | Jun 2, 2023
The Saskatchewan government is increasing funding for school divisions in the province by an additional $40 million. The new funding is intended to assist school divisions with enrollment growth. It will be split, with $20 million being provided to address school...
