by MBC News | Jun 14, 2023
A special air quality statement remains in effect for much of Northern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada said Ile a la Crosse, Buffalo Narrows, Beauval La Ronge, La Loche, Cluff Lake, Cree Lake and Key Lake will likely experience fluctuating wildfire smoke. “People...
by bryanorthner | Jun 14, 2023
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is responding to a recent call from the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) for changes to provincial wildfire policy. In an email statement provided to MBC Radio News, the SPSA said they are committed to working with First...
by MBC News | Jun 13, 2023
Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is going to be working with the federal government to implement the First Nation’s right to self-government. In a media release sent out Tuesday afternoon, the nation says the two sides have signed a letter of understanding which aims to...
by bryanorthner | Jun 13, 2023
“For Peat’s Sake” is a community-led, grassroots organization committed to the protection of the muskeg lands in northern Saskatchewan. The event will feature keynote speakers, medicine walks, cultural teachings and art sessions. Maggie King, a volunteer...
by MBC News | Jun 13, 2023
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band released an update to their “Cows and Plows” Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefit Claim. In the announcement, the LLRIB said that Canada has now agreed to enter into accelerated negotiations with the band to address the entire claim....
by MBC News | Jun 13, 2023
By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Canada’s highest court will not hear a case of two Red River Métis men in Saskatchewan who were charged and convicted for unlawfully harvesting, one of the cases from more than a decade ago. On...
