Southend RCMP seize liquor headed to Black Lake

Southend RCMP seize liquor headed to Black Lake

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

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

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

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

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

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...
Federal court judge rules Pelican Narrows vote valid

Federal court judge rules Pelican Narrows vote valid

It appears voters in the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation community of Pelican Narrows won’t be heading back to the polls after all. Chief Electoral Officer Burke Ratte had initially called for a new election in the community after votes were counted in Pelican Narrows on...