Regina author wins award for book on residential school

Regina author wins award for book on residential school

Regina author Douglas Stewart has been recognized for his work on a little-known residential school in the area. His book, The Regina Indian Industrial School (1891-1910): Historical Overview and Chronological Narrative, looks at the relatively large residential...
Suspect arrested in Black Lake death

Suspect arrested in Black Lake death

RCMP have arrested a suspect following a weekend death in Black Lake. Police say 31-year-old Chester Bigeye was taken into custody yesterday by members of the Major Crimes Unit North and Black Lake RCMP. Bigeye have been charged with one count of second-degree murder....
Respected Hatchet Lake First Nation elder Angus Tsannie dies

Respected Hatchet Lake First Nation elder Angus Tsannie dies

Tributes are being offered following the death of Hatchet Lake First Nation elder Angus Tsannie. Tsannie is being remembered for his work in helping to negotiate land claims in the north, serving as a senator on the Prince Albert Grand Council, for his passion for...
Daniels teams up with daughter

Daniels teams up with daughter

Scott Daniels of the Mistawasis First Nation spent nine seasons playing pro hockey. Daniels, a forward, was able to play 149 games in the NHL with Hartford, Philadelphia and New Jersey. Following his career, Daniels coached junior hockey in the United States for ten...
Discussions underway for cannabis retail outlet in La Ronge

Discussions underway for cannabis retail outlet in La Ronge

The company working to set up a marijuana retail outlet in La Ronge says it wants input from Indigenous people. Aura Cannabis was granted a permit for the town and hopes to have a store open by this fall. Executive Vice-President Andrew Gordon says the company is in...