Claims period open for First Nations Drinking Water Settlement
First Nations who lived with drinking water advisories on their reserves for at least a year between 1995 and 2021 can now submit a claim as part of the First Nations Drinking Water Class Action. The settlement between Canada and certain First Nations and their...
Company behind proposed OSB mill inviting public to learn about project
The company looking to build an oriented strand board mill north of Prince Albert is looking to connect with the public. One Sky Forestry Products is putting on an open house at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre Tuesday. Scott Bax, CEO of One Sky Forestry...
Man charged with second degree murder in death of 13 month old son has case spoken to
A man facing a charge of second degree murder in the death of his 13 month old son had his case adjourned Monday morning in Prince Albert Provincial Court. Kaij Brass was not present when a lawyer acting on his behalf asked for the adjournment. Brass’s matter is...
Queen’s Bench to hear Black Lake agricultural settlement dispute
The Sask. Court of Appeal has ruled that the Court of Queen’s Bench does have jurisdiction to hear a dispute between the Black Lake Denesuline First Nation and the Treaty #8 Benefits Board of Trustees. A dispute arose over the administration of a federally negotiated...
Political expert says Poilievre/Whitecap video a sign of change for Indigenous issues in national politics
Pierre Poilievre is currently embarking on the campaign trail to achieve leadership of Canada’s Conservative Party. The leadership hopeful was recently in Saskatchewan and made a stop at Whitecap Dakota First Nation south of Saskatoon. After the visit, Poilievre...
Longtime Prince Albert resident among students honoured by University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is recognizing the work of Indigenous students. The university’s Indigenous Students Achievement Awards were officially handed out in an online ceremony Thursday afternoon. One of the people recognized was Jennifer Lenny, who is a two...
New Water Treatment plant makes more steps
By: Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince Albert Daily Herald The Prince Albert Rural Water Utility (PARWU) has awarded three components as the process to build a new Water Treatment Plant on the North Saskatchewan River continues. In the fall...
Two Prince Albert police officers suspended amid PCC investigation
Two police officers who first attended the scene where a child later died have been suspended from active duty by the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) pending the outcome of an independent investigation. In a media release sent out late Thursday afternoon PAPS...