by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jun 27, 2022 | Current News
The Northern Inter Tribal Authority (NITHA) is looking to get people thinking about HIV testing. Monday June 27 is National HIV Testing Day in Canada. NITHA Medical Health Officer Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka explained promoting HIV testing is valuable as it has the potential...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jun 22, 2022 | Current News
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has cut the ribbon at the Woodland Wellness Centre in La Ronge. LLRIB Chief Tammy Cook-Searson was joined by dignitaries from both the provincial and federal governments at the ribbon cutting event Tuesday. In her remarks the Lac...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jun 2, 2022 | Current News
The Buffalo River Dene Nation is calling for help to deal with a serious situation in the community. The First Nation located in northwest Saskatchewan is declaring a state of emergency due to drugs, crime and gang activity. Chief Norma Catarat explained the community...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | May 31, 2022 | Current News
The family of Braden Herman is responding to the news that the man charged with his killing will stand trial. Brett Herman, Braden’s brother welcomed the news out of Prince Albert Provincial Court late Tuesday morning that there is sufficient evidence for Bernie...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | May 12, 2022 | Current News
Work is underway to repair highways in the north recently damaged by water. David Horth, director of communications at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways explained as of Wednesday afternoon Highway 905 was open but added crews will be working on the road in the...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Apr 28, 2022 | Current News
Northern Saskatchewan’s member of parliament is back home after traveling to the United States. Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Gary Vidal recently traveled to New York to the United Nations (UN) as part of Canada’s delegation to the UN’s...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Apr 27, 2022 | Current News
A woman from Poundmaker Cree Nation is looking to be crowned the latest Miss Indian World. Delainee Antoine-Tootoosis is currently in Albuquerque New Mexico to take part in the Miss Indian World Pageant, which is part of the Gathering of Nations Powwow....
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Apr 13, 2022 | Current News
The man who pleaded guilty to killing his parents and young son along with attempting to kill his daughter has received his sentence. Nathaniel Carrier was given a sentence of 25 years to life for first degree murder, two additional sentences of 18 years to life along...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Apr 12, 2022 | Current News
Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament is speaking out about the recent federal budget. Among the spending priorities laid out by the federal government in last week’s budget was a commitment to spend over $4 billion to help improve housing and infrastructure on...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Apr 6, 2022 | Current News
A Coroners Jury is returning 12 recommendations after the inquest into the death of Ronalda Wescoup. Among the recommendations is a dedicated detox facility at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre, having nurses on site both day and night, addictions workers present...
