Bernie Herman to stand trial in December

Bernie Herman to stand trial in December

A former Saskatchewan RCMP Officer accused of murdering a 26-year-old man will stand trial in December. Bernie Herman’s trial will commence on December 4, in Prince Albert at the Court of Queen’s Bench. The 32-year-old veteran of law enforcement was charged with...
Moosomin Downs to start horse-racing season this weekend

Moosomin Downs to start horse-racing season this weekend

Moosomin First Nation will bring back horse-racing to Saskatoon this weekend, likely the last season at Marquis Downs. In March 2021, the former owners of Marquis Downs announced their plan to no longer operate the track. Shortly after that announcement, Moosomin...
Cree Land Mini Mart now open in Prince Albert

Cree Land Mini Mart now open in Prince Albert

Prince Albert is now home to another First Nation owned gas bar. Cree Land Mini Mart II held a grand opening Wednesday on the city’s west side. The gas bar is owned by the Piapot First Nation and operated in partnership with Penner Oil. Crystal Crowe a...
Dakota language curriculum to be added to Sask. schools

Dakota language curriculum to be added to Sask. schools

The Government of Saskatchewan has added the Dakota language to its list of Indigenous language curriculum in the province. The announcement was made Wednesday morning and the Dakota language will join Cree, Dene, Nakawe, Michif, and Nakoda as Indigenous languages...
“The system has failed”, prominent Indigenous women stand in support of Dawn Walker

Dawn Walker to be returned to Canada to face charges

A U.S. Judge has ordered the return of Dawn Walker to Canada, where she is expected to face criminal charges in Saskatoon. The Canadian Press reports that Judge Stacie F. Beckerman of the U.S. District Court in Oregon ordered Walker to be returned to Canadian...