Fond-du-Lac says it is moving ahead with treaty payout

Fond-du-Lac says it is moving ahead with treaty payout

by | Aug 1, 2018

One First Nation in Saskatchewan’s far north says it is moving ahead with a treaty payout to its membership, while another says its plans are on hold. The Black Lake and Fond-du-Lac Dene nations received $177 million from the federal government in January as part of a...
Dillon RCMP say someone set fire to their detachment

Dillon RCMP say someone set fire to their detachment

by | Jul 31, 2018

RCMP in Dillon are investigating a fire at their own detachment. The fire, which happened early Thursday morning, was extinguished by two local residents before officers arrived. Minimal damage was caused to the building. Police say the initial investigation...
Treaty 10 Gathering kicks off in northwest Saskatchewan

Treaty 10 Gathering kicks off in northwest Saskatchewan

by | Jul 31, 2018

The second annual Treaty 10 Gathering officially kicked off in northwestern Saskatchewan Tuesday morning with the flag raising ceremony. The gathering is taking place on the English River First Nation’s La Plonge reserve, which is near Beauval. Meadow Lake Tribal...
Pelican Lake First Nation under boil water advisory

Pelican Lake First Nation under boil water advisory

by | Jul 31, 2018

Pelican Lake First Nation is under a boil water advisory after it was discovered that the community’s main water treatment plant was experiencing low chlorine in the drinking water supply. The advisory, which was issued Sunday, impacts all homes and community...