by bryanorthner | May 23, 2023
The family of Haven Dubois is walking from Pilot Butte to Saskatoon demanding an inquiry be launched into his death. The walk commenced on May 20, eight years since the teenager’s death. Haven was discovered by his mother, Richelle Dubois in Pilot Butte Creek. The...
by bryanorthner | May 23, 2023
A Twitter video, thanking outgoing Prince Albert Police Chief John Bergen for his service has been removed, following what is described as persistent harassment from within and outside the police service. Bergen on Thursday announced his retirement in the wake of a...
by MBC News | May 19, 2023
Residents of Northern Saskatchewan impacted by power outages caused by wildfires are getting financial assistance from the province. $100 is being offered for people who lost power between May 14 and May 17. “We recognize the impact that recent power outages have had...
by Joel Willick | May 19, 2023
Leaders from the FSIN and the PAGC along with legal counsel for a woman whose baby died are calling for multiple inquiries into the Prince Albert Police Service and say legal action will come. 14-month-old Tanner Brass was allegedly killed by his father Kaij Brass in...
by bryanorthner | May 19, 2023
Earlier this month, First Nations, Metis, and Northern Affairs Minister Don McMorris proclaimed May 21–27 as Treaties Recognition Week. Mary Musqua-Culbertson, Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan, said that the idea of Treaties Recognition Week came from a class of...
by bryanorthner | May 19, 2023
The Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program held its graduation ceremony in La Ronge yesterday. The program is a four-year fully recognized teacher training program that focuses on Northern Indigenous culture, language, and land-based teaching....
by MBC News | May 18, 2023
The chief of the Prince Albert police has announced his retirement in the wake of an independent report that found two officers neglected their duty in the situation around the death of a toddler. In February 2022, 14-month-old Tanner Brass was allegedly killed by his...
by Joel Willick | May 18, 2023
An independent investigation into the conduct of Prince Albert police officers around the death of a toddler says the officers were negligent in their duties. In February 2022, Tanner Brass was allegedly killed by his father hours after police officers attended the...
by MBC News | May 18, 2023
Update 12:35 May 18. It could be at least another week before evacuated residents in Northern Saskatchewan return home. Wildfires have forced people to seek refuge in North Battleford, Lloydminster and Regina. Approximately 1100 people are being supported through the...
by bryanorthner | May 18, 2023
An Indigenous and Metis Saskatchewan Polytechnic project has received an investment of $400,000. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s wild rice harvester innovation project has received the funding from PrairiesCan’s Community Economic Development and Diversification program in...
