A provincial coroner will conduct an inquest into the death of 22-year-old Austin Eaglechief next month. Eaglechief was killed following a police chase near the Saskatoon airport June 19, 2017 after crashing into another vehicle. Police tried unsuccessfully to revive...
Donations continue to pour in for the Carry the Kettle Nakota Nation following a devastating fire, which destroyed the water treatment facility Monday. On Wednesday, the Kahkewistahaw First Nation donated 80 new 19.5 liter water bottles and a Go-Fund-Me page was...
A La Ronge athlete is competing at the Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, AB. Michio Green has been taking part in biathlon and cross-country ski events. “It’s been an amazing experience so far,” said Green. “Especially with all the provinces and territories coming...
The death of Colten Boushie and its aftermath continues to expose an irrational fear some in the non-Indigenous community have of First Nations people, a commentator says. Gerald Stanley shot and killed the 22-year-old Boushie of Red Pheasant First Nation in August...
Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation is hoping to have some form of water service restored by Monday. In a letter sent out to community members, the First Nation says it is working with an engineering firm to set up a temporary water plant. The letter says it is not known...
The 36th annual Don Allen Saskaloppet cross-country ski event gets underway on Friday in La Ronge. Over 200 skiers are expected to take part in the action. In addition to Saskatchewan athletes, there’s even competitors expected to come from other provinces. “We will...
The Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) is hosting an event this weekend that promises to put young trappers to the test. The 2019 Jr. King and Queen Trappers’ Competition is for youth 12-17-years-old. The entry fee is $25 per participant and the...
The City of Regina, through Reconciliation Regina and the Regina Public Library are encouraging residents to read about reconciliation. The parties worked together to put on an event called “Read for Reconciliation” on Saturday. The event was held at the Mâmawêyatitân...
Saskatchewan’s new trespass to property act is likely to have more negative than positive consequences, a Toronto academic says. Estair Van Wagner is an assistant professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. She says the new law could actually serve as an obstacle to...
The Prince Albert Food Bank got a big boost Tuesday morning with a donation of about 287 pounds of deer meat. The donation was made by the organization Hunters with Heart. Food bank executive director Kim Scruby says the donation will help the food bank meet its...
