by Michael Joel-Hansen | Apr 5, 2022 | Current News
The inquest looking in to the death of Ronalda Wescoup is finished hearing from witnesses. Wescoup, who was a member of the Long Plane First Nation in Manitoba, died while in custody at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in June of 2019. She had originally been...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Apr 4, 2022 | Current News
The Coroners Inquest looking in to the death of Ronalda Wescoup heard from five witnesses during its first day of hearings at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert Monday. Wescoup died in June of 2019 while she was in custody at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Mar 29, 2022 | Current News
A hockey tournament this coming weekend in North Battleford is looking to honour a First Nations hockey pioneer. The inaugural Jim Neilson Invitational Tournament will see around 20 teams competing in three different divisions. Tournament promoter and organizer Milton...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Mar 24, 2022 | Current News
A major hockey tournament is back after a two year absence. The Senators Cup, which is organized by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), has been cancelled the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Geoff Despins, director of urban services for the PAGC said...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Mar 21, 2022 | Current News
The Councillor who pushed for a report on the City of Prince Albert’s progress in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) calls to action is speaking out. Ward three Councillor Tony Head said the report prepared by civic administration, which was delivered to...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Mar 16, 2022 | Current News
Two Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Casinos are marking 26 years in business this month. In March of 1996 both The Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert and the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford opened their doors to the public. Kelly Atcheynum, the...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Mar 15, 2022 | Current News
The Prince Albert YWCA is now able to provide more support for those going through addictions treatment. On Tuesday the provincial government officially announced funding for eight additional addiction treatment beds located at Our House. Four of the beds are for...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Mar 14, 2022 | Current News
The company looking to build an oriented strand board mill north of Prince Albert is looking to connect with the public. One Sky Forestry Products is putting on an open house at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre Tuesday. Scott Bax, CEO of One Sky Forestry...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Mar 11, 2022 | Current News
The University of Saskatchewan is recognizing the work of Indigenous students. The university’s Indigenous Students Achievement Awards were officially handed out in an online ceremony Thursday afternoon. One of the people recognized was Jennifer Lenny, who is a two...
by Michael Joel-Hansen | Mar 7, 2022 | Current News
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is looking to help First Nations and smaller communities digitize their historical records. To do this the post secondary institution has created a digital tool kit, which is now available online. The kit provides important information about...
