COVID gathering restriction charges dropped on 11 people

COVID gathering restriction charges dropped on 11 people

Charges have been dropped against a group of 11 people who were the first to be charged under the Saskatchewan Public Health Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. They were arrested March 27, 2020, and charged with breaking the Saskatchewan Public Health Order that says...
SJHL provides update

SJHL provides update

The SJHL season has been on hiatus since the end of November after stricter COVID-19 measures were implemented by the provincial government. SJHL President Bill Chow joined the SJ @ Noon Facebook show Monday and he was asked if there’s a drop-dead date for the...
Ice Wolves react to provincial hockey announcement

Ice Wolves react to provincial hockey announcement

Junior hockey in Saskatchewan is getting a big boost thanks to the provincial government. The SJHL is getting $1 million, while each Saskatchewan-based WHL club is set to receive $600,000 each. “It’s a pleasant surprise to us, we didn’t really know it was coming,...
NITHA reporting over 600 active COVID-19 cases

NITHA reporting over 600 active COVID-19 cases

The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) said there were 629 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities Monday. The far northeast zone is reporting the most active cases with 234. The far northeast region is reporting the second highest number of cases...
FSIN advocates for translation services in hospitals

FSIN advocates for translation services in hospitals

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is expressing concern that a lack of translation services at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert is impacting patient care. “We have an instance here of an elder who’s very ill, and due the lack of translators...
Meadow Lake Tribal Council releases Cree and Dene language apps

Meadow Lake Tribal Council releases Cree and Dene language apps

Two phone apps are aiming to spark Cree and Dene language revitalization in Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) First Nations. Slated for release by the end of January, the MLTC initiative will be targeted for residents of Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN) and Canoe...
La Ronge area man faces seven charges in alleged shooting

La Ronge area man faces seven charges in alleged shooting

A La Ronge area man is facing several firearms charges in an alleged shooting last evening. RCMP say officers received a report of vehicle being shot while being driven on Mikisiw Drive. Police determine that two males were involved in the incident. 23-year-old Jordan...
Government assisting junior hockey in Sask.

Government assisting junior hockey in Sask.

The Government of Saskatchewan is backing junior hockey. The provincial government announced funding today to support the SJHL and the WHL. The province says the funding will help the leagues and their clubs survive in Saskatchewan as a result of the challenges...