by MBC News | May 15, 2023
Another northern community has declared a local state of emergency due to wildfires. Buffalo Narrows declared the state of emergency on Sunday calling for a partial and voluntary evacuation. In a statement, Mayor Sandy Ericson, asked anyone who may have a higher risk...
by MBC News | May 12, 2023
RCMP said it has requested the Serious Incident Response Team to monitor the interactions between the Major Crimes Investigation unit and Dominic Kahpoonapit. The human remains of Kahpoonapit were discovered near a home on the Big Island Lake First Nation on Tuesday. ...
by MBC News | May 12, 2023
This week, twelve individuals from across the country were honoured at Indspire’s 30th anniversary celebration. The twelve recipients came from a very diverse list of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities from across the country to be celebrated for their...
by MBC News | May 12, 2023
Fire crews are performing a full assault on a wildfire southeast of Dillon, which forced some residents of the Buffalo River Dene Nation from their homes to seek refuge in Lloydminster. The “SHAW” fire is currently 7200 hectares in size and is threatening Highway 925,...
by MBC News | May 12, 2023
Several northern communities are under air quality advisories, due to smokey conditions. The Sask Alert system is advising residents of Buffalo Narrows, Ile a la Crosse, Peter Pond Lake and Beauval that wildfire smoke can fluctuate over a short distance causing poor...
by MBC News | May 11, 2023
The Cluff Lake uranium project operated by Orano has been deactivated, with federal regulators cancelling its operating license. After reviewing all submissions and interventions, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission decided that the Cluff Lake Project’s...
by MBC News | May 11, 2023
(Photo courtesy of NHL.com.) By: Dave Baxter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun Geraldine Shingoose still remembers the jokes and the ridicule she would often face as a child because of her traditional Indigenous name, and that is why she felt sadness...
by MBC News | May 10, 2023
The Saskatchewan government has passed new amendments in an effort to improve and streamline enforcement of First Nations laws and bylaws. Bill 126, also known as the Summary Offences Procedure Amendment Act, aims to provide First Nations with a simplified legal...
by MBC News | May 10, 2023
RCMP says it has identified human remains found last week on the Big Island Lake Cree Nation. A forensic autopsy performed Tuesday indicates the remains belong to Dominic Kahpoonapit. Kahpoonapit was reported missing in December. His remains were discovered last...
by MBC News | May 10, 2023
(Photo: A ceremony outside the entrance of the Senate.) By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com An inquiry launched May 3 by independent Saskatchewan Senator Marty Klyne aims to bring attention to Indigenous-owned and -controlled...
