by MBC News | Dec 20, 2016
Ralph Goodale on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. Photo by Manfred Joehnck. Next year, millions of dollars in funding will be distributed to dozens of Saskatchewan communities to help them celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday next year. Four Northern Saskatchewan Communities and...
by MBC News | Dec 19, 2016
Turnor Lake trapper Ron Desjardin getting the best prices for his furs. Photo courtesy @NorthSaskTrappers, Facebook. Fur trappers found a silver lining at the annual Trapper’s Table in Prince Albert over the weekend. Organizers expected a low turnout because...
by MBC News | Dec 19, 2016
Waterhen Lake Cree First Nation’s new Chief Joanne Roy. Photo courtesy @joanneforchief, Facebook. The new title of “chief” is still sinking in for Waterhen Lake Cree First Nation’s Joanne Roy, but she already has lots of ideas to make big...
by MBC News | Dec 19, 2016
Green Lake Recreation facility. Photo courtesy nvgreenlake.ca A new solar electricity system will be Green Lake’s project for the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Work on the 31.5-kilowatt system is expected to start in the spring, and the panels...
by MBC News | Dec 19, 2016
Photo courtesy canoelakeschool.ca Canoe Lake Cree Nation’s chief has earned a decisive win after Friday’s band elections. Chief Francis Iron received more than 270 votes while Robert Opekokew received nearly 140 votes. Iron originally first became chief in 2014...
by MBC News | Dec 17, 2016
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Executive and Staff extend their deepest condolences to the family of Leonard Michael Hardlotte and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and the community of Stanley Mission. Mr. Hardlotte passed away Friday, December 16, 2016....
