NITHA reports 260 active COVID-19 cases; 2,723 recoveries

NITHA reports 260 active COVID-19 cases; 2,723 recoveries

The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) reported 260 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities Tuesday. The far northeast reported the highest number of active cases with 118. The northeast reported the second highest number of cases with 39 while the...
Respected Ocpaowace elder passes away

Respected Ocpaowace elder passes away

Funeral services will take place Tuesday for an Ochapowace First Nation elder who passed away Thursday. Senator Wesley Bear was 75. “The community of Ochapowace First Nation is better today because of the years of dedicated service and leadership Senator Wesley Bear...
SJHL exploring options on resuming season

SJHL exploring options on resuming season

SJHL players are hoping to get back on the ice soon and play some hockey. The junior A league ran for a few weeks in November before things came to a screeching halt after stricter COVID-19 measures were implemented. Bill Chow is the president of the SJHL and he says...
Province to review circumstances of Kimberly Squirrel death

Province to review circumstances of Kimberly Squirrel death

The province said it will review the death of 34-year-old Kimberly Squirrel. The Yellow Quill First Nation woman was found frozen to death in a Saskatoon residential area Jan. 23, three days after being released from the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince...
NITHA reports 260 active COVID-19 cases; 2,723 recoveries

NITHA reports 211 active COVID-19 cases; 2,675 recoveries

The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) reported 211 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities Friday. The far northeast region reported the highest number of active cases with 79. The northeast zone had the second highest number of cases with 52...
A bit of the Nakota language died with Armand McArthur

A bit of the Nakota language died with Armand McArthur

Language is taken for granted by most, a form of communication many learn at a young age and develop through their years of living. Canadians are known for their use of English and French, but there are far more languages native to this land that are kept alive by the...
Cameco wins over tax dispute with CRA at the High Court

Cameco wins over tax dispute with CRA at the High Court

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a tax case against Cameco, brought on by the Canada Revenue Agency. The CRA was disputing the 2003, 2005 and 2006 tax years. “We have consistently followed the rules and complied with both the letter and intent of the law....