The Zagime Anishinabek First Nation is holding a smudge walk for its youth, after several attempted suicide last weekend. “There is definitely a sense of isolation for our youth. We haven’t been able to have the usual activities,” said Chief Lynn Acoose. “I...
The unsolved mystery of two men who went missing in northern Saskatchewan in the late 1960’s is the subject of a new book. Jim Brady and Absolom Halkett were last seen in the area of Foster Lake, about 120 miles northwest of La Ronge, in June 1967. At the time, Brady...
Questions continue to be raised about how the federal Liberals will ensure the COVID-19 vaccine, when it arrives in the country will be distributed to vulnerable people and Indigenous communities. Ottawa is now suggesting January as the start date of when people will...
Following new COVID-19 restrictions across Saskatchewan, the SJHL has hit the pause button on its season. “With the announcement today (Wednesday) by the Saskatchewan government and Saskatchewan health, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will not be playing any...
The Commissioner of the RCMP said she will soon be reviewing an independent report into the investigative practices of Mounties in the Colten Boushie death. Brenda Lucki said she expects the report December 4, and will review it over the weekend. “I have been told, I...
The province is further restricting bars, restaurants, sports, places of worships, gambling and other venues as COVID-19 cases continue to remain high. Effective Friday, “all restaurants and licensed establishments (bars, taverns, nightclubs) are limited to seat four...
It is likely to be into 2021 before ice roads open in the north, Minister of Highways and Infrastructure Joe Hargrave said the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic is on the ministry’s mind when they make all their current decisions. He added the government...
West Wind Aviation will be bringing gifts to kids in the north this holiday season. However, the company’s vice president of human resources, Tracy Young-Mclean explained due to the COVID-19 pandemic it will not be the same as previous years. “Santa will not be going...
The Chief of the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation testified before a House of Commons Committee examining supports for Indigenous communities through the second wave of COVID 19 that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) given out during the initial country-wide...
The Cumberland House Cree Nation is in lockdown, as that community reports 28 active COVID-19 cases. Chief and Council express concern about possible community transmission as some people are not following isolation orders. “Currently there are ongoing cases on the...
