Indigenous-led HIV research centre receives federal funding

Indigenous-led HIV research centre receives federal funding

A new Indigenous-led research centre will be built to address the rise in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among Indigenous people in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The centre will be established by Indigenous researchers at the University of Saskatchewan...
UPDATED: Corrections officer testifies at Starr inquest

UPDATED: Corrections officer testifies at Starr inquest

Jury selection has concluded and testimony has begun into the public inquest into the death of Waylon Starr. Starr of the Star Blanket Cree Nation was found unresponsive in his cell at the Regina Correctional Center on August 24, 2017. Medical personnel responded and...
Busy summer for Ice Wolves

Busy summer for Ice Wolves

It has been a busy summer for the La Ronge Ice Wolves. The team has signed eight new players for the 2019-20 season and a majority of them have come from the KIJHL in B.C. Rob Fiola is the head scout for the Ice Wolves and he says he’s pleased with how the...
La Ronge hosts international fastball

La Ronge hosts international fastball

The 2019 Super 8 International U14 Boys Softball Series came to the Lac La Ronge Indian Band on Saturday. The Sask. Prairie Selects took on a team from New Zealand in a doubleheader of action. New Zealand won the first game 13-9, while the Prairie Selects responded...
Syphilis declared in most First Nations communities

Syphilis declared in most First Nations communities

Health officials in Saskatchewan have declared a syphilis outbreak in almost every First Nations community in the province. An increase of cases has been reported in Lloydminster, the Battlefords, Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Fort Qu’Appelle with similar numbers in...
RCMP looking for missing boy last seen near Christopher Lake

RCMP looking for missing boy last seen near Christopher Lake

Prince Albert RCMP says it is looking a 16-year-old boy. Mounties say Charles Laliberte was last seen north of Christopher Lake along Highway 2 at approximately 1:30 this morning. It is believed he may be trying to get to Ile-a-la-Crosse. Charles is described as slim,...
Team Woodland victorious at Summer Games

Team Woodland victorious at Summer Games

The 2019 edition of the Tony Cote First Nations Summer Games have come to a close. Team Woodland’s contingent was the overall points winner with 62. BATC was not far off the pace with 58 points, while MLTC rounded out the top three with 57 points. Team Woodland’s...
Athabasca Dene may to go to court over land claims agreement

Athabasca Dene may to go to court over land claims agreement

Three northern First Nations say they are prepared to go to court if needed to protect their rights on a traditional territory trans-boundary land claims agreement. The Black Lake, Fond Du Lac and Hatchet Lake First Nations say they filed a judicial review Thursday...
Feds not stepping in on First Nations cannabis dispute

Feds not stepping in on First Nations cannabis dispute

The federal government will not be taking any enforcement action against two Saskatchewan First Nations, which are operating on-reserve cannabis retail stores. Muscowpetung First Nation and the Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation have passed internal legislation which they...
Sask. has a new Lieutenant Governor

Sask. has a new Lieutenant Governor

The province has a new Lieutenant Governor. Russell Mirasty swore his allegiance to the Queen and took his Oath of Office before signing official documents, making him the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. “I am familiar with the role somewhat having worked...