Historic floods force evacuations in northern Saskatchewan

Historic floods force evacuations in northern Saskatchewan

by | May 5, 2026

Photo: Floodwaters from the Carrot River cover low-lying land near Smoky Burn, Sask., as flows reached record levels this week. / Courtesy of Shayne MacDonald / Water Security Agency By Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca Record...
Sharing Woodland Cree Knowledge at Spring Culture Camp

Sharing Woodland Cree Knowledge at Spring Culture Camp

by | May 5, 2026

At a spring culture camp in northern Saskatchewan, the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the trees as fish is smoked over an open fire and birch water boils steadily in large pots. In Grandmother’s Bay, tradition isn’t something remembered, it’s something...
PAGC responding to severe flooding in northern Saskatchewan

PAGC responding to severe flooding in northern Saskatchewan

by | May 5, 2026

Historic flooding along the Shell and Carrot rivers has triggered evacuations in northern Saskatchewan, prompting the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) to activate its Emergency Operations Centre. Members from Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation,...
LLRIB urging residents to help address stray dog concerns

LLRIB urging residents to help address stray dog concerns

by | May 5, 2026

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band says it is actively working to address stray and roaming dog concerns across its communities. Between January and early April 2026, Animal Control officers apprehended and re-homed 103 dogs, following 175 in 2025. The Band’s Animal Care...
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Announces Leadership Transition

Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Announces Leadership Transition

by | May 4, 2026

Photo: Screenshot of Metis Nation-Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum making announcement May 4, 2026 The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan has announced a key leadership change within its public service, as Chief Executive Officer Richard Quintal prepares to step down from...