Group raises concerns about Batoche agreement

Group raises concerns about Batoche agreement

by | Jan 28, 2021

An organization representing Indigenous people in Saskatchewan is concerned about a recent agreement signed by the federal government. The Association of Métis, Non and Status Indians of Saskatchewan (AMNSIS) has written to Parks Canada and Federal Minister of the...
La Ronge hires new CAO

La Ronge hires new CAO

by | Jan 28, 2021

After the position went vacant for almost two-and-a-half years, the Town of La Ronge has hired a new chief administrative officer. The previous administrator, Stephen Conway, left abruptly in the fall of 2018. In his resignation letter, Conway levelled serious...
SJHL players staying busy during pause

SJHL players staying busy during pause

by | Jan 28, 2021

The SJHL season was paused back in November after tighter COVID-19 measures were introduced by the provincial government. Players on the La Ronge Ice Wolves are trying to stay busy as they gear up for a potential return in the coming months. “I’ve been staying in the...
NITHA reports 346 active COVID-19 cases; 2,022 recoveries

NITHA reports 346 active COVID-19 cases; 2,022 recoveries

by | Jan 28, 2021

The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) reported 346 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities Thursday. The far northwest zone is reporting the most active cases with 116. The northeast region is reporting the second highest number of cases with 101....
Residential School monument to be erected in Regina

Residential School monument to be erected in Regina

by | Jan 27, 2021

A permanent public monument is being planned to honour those who suffered, and those who continue to suffer, the impact of residential schools. It will be located surrounded by the gardens at Government House in Regina. “The main reason for my perspective, would be...
NITHA reports 319 active cases; 2,020 recoveries

NITHA reports 319 active cases; 2,020 recoveries

by | Jan 27, 2021

The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is reporting 319 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities Wednesday. The north east region is reporting the most active cases with 100. The far northwest has the second highest number of cases with 97 and the far...
Challenges in La Ronge as second batch of vaccine reach town

Challenges in La Ronge as second batch of vaccine reach town

by | Jan 27, 2021

Colin Ratushniak is happy to see a new batch of vaccines coming into his town of La Ronge the past week. The first batch of first dose Moderna vaccines was delivered on Jan. 8, with the newly elected mayor of La Ronge getting the vaccine himself when it first arrived....
Former Prince Albert Grand Council chief passes away

Former Prince Albert Grand Council chief passes away

by | Jan 26, 2021

The Prince Albert Grand Council is mourning the loss of Ron Michel. According to a press release from the tribal council Tuesday, the former PAGC grand chief passed away Monday night at the age of 69. Michel also served as chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation for...