Woman accused of murdering another woman in Grandmother’s Bay

by | Oct 19, 2015

A 37-year-old woman is scheduled to appear in La Ronge Provincial Court this morning to face a charge of second-degree murder. Early Saturday morning, Stanley Mission RCMP were called to Grandmother’s Bay. Officers found the body of a 39-year-old woman at a home...

Acts of bravery on Sask. First Nations to be recognized today

by | Oct 19, 2015

Thirteen bravery awards are being handed out in Regina today by Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant Governor. Among those being recognized are Patrick and Jeremy Witchekan. They are credited with saving a family from a burning home on the Witchekan Lake First Nation in...
Northern fishery reveals new name at grand opening

Northern fishery reveals new name at grand opening

by | Oct 16, 2015

Invited guests, government officials and members of the media gathered in Wollaston Lake on Friday for the grand opening of the Northern Wild Fishery. The fish processing plant logo, website and brand name were also officially unveiled at the event. The facility is...
Canada’s Chief Justice calls for more aboriginal judges

Canada’s Chief Justice calls for more aboriginal judges

by | Oct 16, 2015

Just before Canada’s Chief Justice took the podium for her speech at the “Aboriginal Peoples and Law: We Are All Here to Stay” conference, she honoured the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Chief Justice , Beverley McLachlin presented Justice Murray...

Bail hearing set for boy accused in Red Earth murder

by | Oct 16, 2015

A boy accused of killing a Red Earth man this summer is set to seek bail. Dion Head was found deceased in his home at the end of July. Ernest McKay and a teen boy have been charged with his murder. They also face a robbery charge for the same incident. The teen...
New company looking to widen the audience for aboriginal talent

New company looking to widen the audience for aboriginal talent

by | Oct 16, 2015

A company launching at the end of this month is looking to widen the audience for aboriginal talent. Wanska Talent offers mentoring, professional development, and will host events. The business has three main managers, explained Geraldine Carriere. Each will focus on...

Indigenous business message brought to Lloydminster

by | Oct 16, 2015

For close to 20 years, the chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band has traveled the conference circuit speaking about Indigenous economic development and business opportunities. On Thursday, Chief Clarence Louie told an Lloydminster economic partnership conference he was...

FNUniv hosting national treaty gathering

by | Oct 16, 2015

The importance of treaties and what they really mean for First Nations people is being discussed at a three-day gathering at the First Nations University in Regina. The treaty gathering begins Friday night with a youth forum. Discussions  on Saturday will focus on...
Veteran NDP MLA to seek re-election in Athabasca

Veteran NDP MLA to seek re-election in Athabasca

by | Oct 16, 2015

Buckley Belanger will once again be the NDP candidate in Athabasca in the next provincial election. Belanger was first elected to the legislative assembly as a Liberal in 1995, and has been re-elected four times. Under the previous NDP government, he served as the...