by Jenna Smith | Feb 20, 2024
Bison are now back on Witchekan Lake First Nation after a century and a half of absence. On Monday, 20 pregnant heifers and two bull bison made the journey to the First Nation from Carstairs, Alberta. Witchekan Lake First Nation Chief Raymon Harris said that the First...
by MBC News | Feb 19, 2024
A woman from La Loche is dead and another in custody, charged with second-degree murder. RCMP allege an altercation took place at a home in that northern community Thursday. The unidentified woman would be transported to Saskatoon hospital for medical treatment. She...
by MBC News | Feb 16, 2024
By: Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Wakaw Recorder February is Indigenous Storytelling Month. During the winter months, the tradition of storytelling is an important tradition that is used to pass on knowledge from generation to generation,...
by MBC News | Feb 16, 2024
By: Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A process that began months ago, drew closer to completion early this month with the advancement of Bill C-53, which now returns to the House of Commons for Third Reading. President of Métis Nation-Saskatchewan,...
by Joel Willick | Feb 15, 2024
A Saskatoon pastor has drawn the ire of the chief of the Saskatoon Tribal Council after penning a letter saying the STC’s Emergency Wellness Centre should be closed. Pastor Robert Pearce of Fairmont Baptist Church, in the Fairhaven neighbourhood where the...
by MBC News | Feb 15, 2024
Wanuskewin Heritage Park has received a financial boost toward its goal of becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority announced a $50,000 donation Thursday morning to go towards Wanuskewin’s UNESCO Ready Campaign. “The work...
by MBC News | Feb 15, 2024
Sweetgrass First Nation is breaking ground on their new school today. The existing school on the First Nation was built in 1976/77 and was recommended for replacement in 2001. Due to a lack of funding only renovations were able to be done, the original wood building...
by bryanorthner | Feb 14, 2024
First Nations in Saskatchewan now have a potential way to alert their members about emergencies in their communities. Wednesday morning at the James Smith Cree Nation band office, FirstAlerts, which is an add on to the Talking Stick app was officially unveiled. The...
by Jenna Smith | Feb 14, 2024
The Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre is holding their annual women’s gathering starting today. The gathering features an Indigenous vendor showcase, multiple empowering speakers and more. The theme of the gathering this year is “Connecting our Sacredness”....
by MBC News | Feb 14, 2024
Prince Albert Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance locating 14-year-old Gillis Cook. Gillis was last seen in the 1900 Block of 14th Street West leaving a residence. Gillis is described as 6 feet tall, 120lbs, having dark medium length hair and brown...
