Murder trial of Air Ronge woman to start next month

Murder trial of Air Ronge woman to start next month

The trial of a youth, accused of first-degree murder of an Air Ronge woman is set to begin May 1. It’s alleged that the youth, who cannot be identified, murdered Jennifer Hendry during a home invasion in January 2022. Following the homicide, police publicly released...
First Nation launches new app to better connect with members

First Nation launches new app to better connect with members

The Mistawasis First Nation is looking to keep it’s membership better informed In a media release sent out Tuesday morning the First Nation announced the launch of the Mistawasis Nêhiyawak App. The nation’s chief Darryl Watson said they have members who...
FSIN and Moe react to Lametti examining natural resources

FSIN and Moe react to Lametti examining natural resources

Jurisdiction over natural resources in the province are intensifying after First Nations leaders appealed to the federal government about possibly rescinding the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement. Last week at a special Chiefs gathering, Attorney General David...
Police investigating after child struck by school bus

Police investigating after child struck by school bus

Carrot River RCMP are investigating after a child was struck by a school bus on the Red Earth Cree Nation. According to police on April 5 the child had got off the bus and was travelling in the same direction as the bus when they were hit. Paramedics and police both...
Indigenous employment in Sask. up in March

Indigenous employment in Sask. up in March

Indigenous employment continues to grow in the province. Off-reserve Indigenous employment increased by 1,600, marking 28 consecutive months of year-over-year increases. Indigenous youth employment was also up by 1,100, marking four consecutive months of...