NITHA reports 339 active COVID-19 cases; 2,230 recoveries

NITHA reports 339 active COVID-19 cases; 2,230 recoveries

The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) reported 339 cases of COVID-19 in their communities Thursday. The far northwest reported the most active cases with 115, followed by the northeast zone with 104. The far northeast reported 86 active cases while the...
More adjournments for two accused of killing Braden Bull

More adjournments for two accused of killing Braden Bull

The cases against two Onion Lake men charged in connection to the murder of Braden Richard Bull, 32, of Little Pine First Nation were adjourned again. The appearances for Vega Bear, 24, and Branden Dillon, 26, were waived in Lloydminster Provincial Court Feb. 3....
Third person arrested in P.A. attempted murder

Third person arrested in P.A. attempted murder

Prince Albert Police have charged a third person with attempted murder in a shooting there in October. 22-year-old Keistin Blake Deschambeault was arrested at home in the city last week. Its alleged that he and two others shot a 31-year-old man near the intersection...
PBCN voters set to go to polls April 13

PBCN voters set to go to polls April 13

Voters in the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation will be going to the polls in April. An election poster on the PBCN Facebook page says a general election for chief and council will be held Tuesday April 13. Aside from chief, there are 14 council positions up for grabs as...
Opportunity for youth engages them with their northern community

Opportunity for youth engages them with their northern community

Young people in Saskatchewan’s north are engaging with their communities thanks to the recent development of the Pathfinder program. The New North Saskatchewan Association of Northern Communities program was something the organization had been looking into for some...
More accolades for McGarva

More accolades for McGarva

The accolades keep piling up for Liam McGarva. The former goalie with the La Ronge Ice Wolves has been named the NCHA Defensive Player of the Week. The Fort Saskatchewan, AB product is playing for Concorida University, which is an NCAA Div. 3 program in Wisconsin. He...
Two urban reserves move forward in Regina

Two urban reserves move forward in Regina

Two First Nations whom have purchased land in Regina are one step closer to finalizing a municipal services agreements. The Executive Committee is recommending that Council proceed into such a partnership with the Carry the Kettle First Nation on a 300-acre parcel of...
Boil water advisory in Fond du Lac may soon be lifted

Boil water advisory in Fond du Lac may soon be lifted

A recommendation has been put forth to the leadership of the Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation to have the boil water advisory rescinded. An Environmental Health Officer with the Prince Albert Grand Council says the water quality is now safe for human consumption....