McCallum newly elected to FSIN executice; Lerat re-elected

McCallum newly elected to FSIN executice; Lerat re-elected

There will be a new face on the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations executive. At the FSIN assembly in Saskatoon Thursday, Craig McCallum defeated incumbent Heather Bear for the Office of the fourth vice-chief. McCallum, a former Prince Albert Raider, received...
Police investigate death in Pelican Narrows

Police investigate death in Pelican Narrows

RCMP says it is investigating a death in Pelican Narrows. Mounties say a deceased individual was located in a wooded area Wednesday morning. Police say they are working with the coroner service to identify the remains and investigate the circumstances of the...
RCMP makes massive drug bust

RCMP makes massive drug bust

Two people are facing drugs and weapons charges following a traffic stop on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. Mounties stopped a vehicle late Tuesday night. Officers claimed to have observed drugs and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Officers seized approximately 244...
La Ronge man charged with DUI in hit and run death

La Ronge man charged with DUI in hit and run death

RCMP in La Ronge have charged a man with DUI and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death in a hit-and-run on September 29. Police accuse James Misponas of stealing a vehicle and hitting a 56-year-old man. The unidentified man would die of injuries the next day....
Police investigate death in Pelican Narrows

Youth charged with murder in Deschambault Lake

A 17-year-old boy is dead and another youth in custody charged with second-degree murder, following an incident in Deschambault Lake late Sunday night. RCMP were called to a report of an injured person in the street, only to discover the boy dead. Officers would later...
Accused in Gallagher death sees charge elevated to manslaughter

Accused in Gallagher death sees charge elevated to manslaughter

One of the people charged in the death of Megan Gallagher has seen his charge of aggravated assault elevated to manslaughter. Thomas Sutherland was scheduled for a preliminary hearing this week for a charge of aggravated assault. However, instead of the hearing, that...
Brian Hardlotte secures third term as head of the PAGC

Brian Hardlotte secures third term as head of the PAGC

Brian Hardlotte will continue as Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council. In a vote held Tuesday. Hardlotte garnered 168 votes to Greg Ermine’s 100 ballots. Hadlotte was nominated by Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson. During his acceptance...