William Favel alleges racial profiling by Saskatoon Police

William Favel alleges racial profiling by Saskatoon Police

by | May 4, 2021

An Indigenous man living in Saskatoon is recounting a recent interaction with city police, which left him with serious injuries. William Favel said he just completed a 20km run in the morning of April 2, near 20th Street and Avenue N, when he noticed a police cruiser...
Province dropping vaccine eligibility age in the north

Province dropping vaccine eligibility age in the north

by | May 3, 2021

More Northern Saskatchewan residents will soon be able to get their COVID-19 vaccination. In a media release sent out Monday afternoon the provincial government announced starting Tuesday May 4 anyone 18 years of age and older living in the Northern Administrative...
Southend RCMP seize liquor headed to Black Lake

Southend RCMP seize liquor headed to Black Lake

by | May 3, 2021

Mounties say they disrupted a large shipment of bootlegged liquor from going to Black Lake. Mounties were alerted to a vehicle passing through La Ronge last Thursday. Southend RCMP stopped the vehicle and officer allege they could spot the alcohol in plain sight....
Appeals Court hears Metis hunting and fishing rights case

Appeals Court hears Metis hunting and fishing rights case

by | May 3, 2021

Lawyers argued to Saskatchewan Appeals justices whether two Métis men have fishing and hunting rights south of Meadow Lake. Warren Boyer was cited for fishing for food on Chitek Lake located about 60 km southeast of Meadow Lake and approximately 24-30 kilometers...
Appeals Court to hear Metis hunting and fishing Rights cases

Appeals Court to hear Metis hunting and fishing Rights cases

by | May 3, 2021

Lawyers for two Saskatchewan Métis men are set to argue that their clients have protected hunting and fishing Rights. Warren Boyer was cited for fishing for food on Chitek Lake located about 60 km southeast of Meadow Lake and approximately 24-30 kilometers directly...
Province passes suicide prevention strategy legislation

Province passes suicide prevention strategy legislation

by | Apr 30, 2021

The province now has suicide prevention legislation. On Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette’s third attempt, he was successful Friday, as the government supported the Bill unopposed and it was assented by LT. Gov. Russ Mirasty. This is a major victory for Vermette who...
Family of Happy Charles plans events to raise awareness

Family of Happy Charles plans events to raise awareness

by | Apr 30, 2021

The family of Happy Charles is getting ready to again raise awareness about her disappearance. Next week on May 7 in Prince Albert and on May 9 in La Ronge car parades are planned. Charles hasn’t been seen since April 3, 2017, she was last seen in Prince Albert....
PBCN membership elect Bird as chief

PBCN membership elect Bird as chief

by | Apr 28, 2021

The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) has elected their next chief. Karen Bird, who is from the community of Southend/Reindeer Lake has been elected to succeed Peter Beatty, who did not seek re-election. Bird finished ahead of five other candidates who were seeking...