by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jul 23, 2021 | Current News
Forest fire evacuations are leading to a rise in COVID-19 cases in one northern community. On Friday the Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) declared an outbreak at Buffalo River Dene Nation. NITHA’s Medical Health Officer Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka explained the...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jul 21, 2021 | Current News
The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) is continuing their work to raise awareness about the importance of advancing reconciliation. Tuesday in Saskatoon, the STC put on a walk which brought out 300 people from various groups and organizations. Tribal Chief Mark Arcand...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jul 19, 2021 | Current News
Wildfires are no longer threatening two Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) communities. Maurice Ratt, emergency response coordinator for LLRIB said overall the situation for both Grandmother’s Bay and Stanley Mission has improved. “There is no threat of wildfires for...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jul 19, 2021 | Current News
The wetter and cooler conditions are changing conditions in Saskatchewan. Steve Roberts, vice president of operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said with the long term forecast appearing more favorable they are able relax certain restrictions....
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jul 16, 2021 | Current News
Fires burning across northern Saskatchewan and other western provinces are creating smoky conditions. Due to the smoke, Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued special air quality statements for some northern areas including La Ronge, Cumberland House and...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jul 13, 2021 | Current News
Health officials in the north are urging residents to remain cautious after the lifting of provincial health orders this past weekend. Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA), Medical Health Officer Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka said they are advising people and...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jul 9, 2021 | Current News
The Prince Albert Historical Society is working to grow their Indigenous History room. Recently the museum announced they had received a grant to hire an Indigenous Project Researcher to work to expand the information available to museum visitors about the history of...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jun 29, 2021 | Current News
The Saskatoon city councilor who brought forward the motion to rename John A McDonald Road in the city is ready to get to work. Ward three councilor David Kirton said he was pleased council voted unanimously to make the change. He explained there is still work to be...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jun 28, 2021 | Current News
The La Ronge Ice Wolves have a new assistant coach and associative general manager. The team announced Monday morning they had hired Kyle Schneider. Schneider, who is from Prince Albert, was a member of the Ice Wolves in 2020. He also had stints with the Melfort...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Jun 23, 2021 | Current News
Health care providers in northern Saskatchewan are working to provide mental health supports to those who may be in need. With the discovery of unmarked graves at former residential schools in Canada supporting survivors and those dealing with inter-generational...
