by MBC News | Dec 13, 2021
The Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre was in La Ronge Friday. The organization put on their annual Christmas play at the Kikinahk Friendship Centre. This year, the Theatre produced Mekiwin: The Gift. Wanita Singing Bird, an actress from the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation,...
by MBC News | Dec 13, 2021
By: By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com National Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s vision to restructure the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) hit a major roadblock when it was revealed Dec. 9 that the resolution entitled “Solidification of...
by MBC News | Dec 10, 2021
The Prince Albert Grand Council and Saskatchewan Polytechnic signed an agreement Friday that both parties will work together towards reconciliation. According to a press release, this includes exploring new opportunities. As part of this agreement, the two...
by MBC News | Dec 10, 2021
A family in the Prince Albert area is picking up the pieces after a fire destroyed their mobile home Wednesday. Firefighters were called to the Eastview Trailer Court in the RM of Prince Albert in the afternoon but were not able to save any of the structure. Veronica...
by MBC News | Dec 10, 2021
La Ronge’s Piwapan Women’s Centre has been participating in the international 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign. Friday is the last day of the movement which began on Nov. 25, and Piwapan staff wore yellow to raise awareness around...
by Joel Willick | Dec 9, 2021
DECEMBER 15 UPDATE: The Saskatoon Tribal Council says their wellness centre to house the homeless in downtown Saskatoon will officially open Wednesday evening. The shelter was originally supposed to open on Monday, but the opening was delayed to make sure all the...
by MBC News | Dec 9, 2021
By: Nick Pearce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The StarPhoenix Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp in Pinehouse hopes to translate decades of experience into change for Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan. Kimberly Smith, health and wellness manager of Kineepik Métis...
by MBC News | Dec 8, 2021
The chief of the Lac La Ronge Fire Department will now also handle the duties of acting chief administrative officer (ACAO) for the town of La Ronge. Keaton Cloud was appointed to the position during a special council meeting Sunday when four out of seven council...
by MBC News | Dec 8, 2021
Two men are facing attempted murder charges and another man is in critical condition after being shot several times on Muskoday First Nation. RCMP say the man was shot multiple times at different locations in the community this past Saturday before he was able to...
by MBC News | Dec 8, 2021
The Provincial Auditor has found that public health officials have implemented recommendations on delivering childhood immunizations in La Ronge and the surrounding area. In a follow-up audit from 2017, Auditor Tara Clement concluded that Sask. Health Authority...
