Prince Albert Centre of Responsibility to close this summer

Prince Albert Centre of Responsibility to close this summer

Community Mobilization Prince Albert will be shutting down the Prince Albert Centre of Responsibility this summer. The unique program, which has shared research to solve social issues in the Prince Albert area, will officially end operations on June 28. The provincial...
La Loche shooter sentence to be appealed today

La Loche shooter sentence to be appealed today

The youth who pleaded guilty to killing four people and injuring seven others in La Loche in January 2016, will have his sentence appeal hearing in a Regina court today. In 2017, the person who cannot be identified was sentenced as an adult to life in prison with no...
Northern Saskatchewan Football League expanding

Northern Saskatchewan Football League expanding

Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation is the newest member of the Northern Saskatchewan Football League. “It’s always a good feeling to expand and improve — and welcome new teams on board,” said Mark Williment, who is with the league. Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation brings the amount...
Young women from across the country put pressure on leaders

Young women from across the country put pressure on leaders

A group of 338 women, aged 18-23, from across the country, descended on the House of Commons last Wednesday. Every two years, a young woman from each federal riding sits in their MP’s seat to address concerns that youth face in their community. Organized by Equal...
Teepees vandalized at First Nations University

Teepees vandalized at First Nations University

The First Nations University of Canada is left to repair the canvas of two teepees vandalized late Friday night or early Saturday. The front lawn has a display of 14 teepees with lighting arrangements. The structures have been standing for approximately one year with...
UPDATED-Harpauer recuses herself from Pinehouse

UPDATED-Harpauer recuses herself from Pinehouse

Finance Minister Donna Harpauer is stepping back from any further discussions related to the northern municipality of Pinehouse, as the government widens its investigation into the operations and financials of the Village. Harpauer has declared a potential conflict of...
Seven arrested in Meadow Lake drug bust

Seven arrested in Meadow Lake drug bust

Seven different people have been charged as the result of a drug bust in the Meadow Lake area this weekend. The arrests are the result of police search warrants executed on six local residences. Charges include possession of cocaine, methamphetamine and cannabis, drug...
Lawrence Weenie Cup wraps up

Lawrence Weenie Cup wraps up

The 19th edition of the Lawrence Weenie Cup Tomahockey tournament came to a close in North Battleford over the weekend. PBCN beat the Canoe Lake Young Guns 2-1 in the senior rez recreation finale to claim gold. The Northern Chiefs were victorious in the midget...