by Joel Willick | Sep 24, 2025
A water treatment operator from Onion Lake Cree Nation is the recipient of a national award. Vernon Lewis was named a 2025 recipient of the National First Nations Water Leadership Award. Lewis, along with other recipients, were honoured at a ceremony in Saskatoon...
by MBC News | Sep 23, 2025
On September 11, 2025, at approximately 11:49 p.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a dispute at a residence in Hall Lake, SK, involving a wanted man. Investigation determined the man threatened a group of individuals and pointed a firearm at one of them. Officers...
by MBC News | Sep 23, 2025
A man from Peepeekisis Cree Nation has seen his share of his band’s specific claims settlement seized for unpaid child support. The First Nation settled their $150 million claim with Canada in 2021, with $30,000 owed to individual members. Colin Stonechild, was...
by MBC News | Sep 23, 2025
The Saskatchewan Party has rejected a bid to expand the auditor’s investigation into the purchase of firefighting aircraft. The NDP opposition brought the request to an all-party public accounts committee. But the four members of the governing Saskatchewan Party...
by Joel Willick | Sep 22, 2025
One of the Provincial Metis Council officials suspended over allegations of harassment is speaking publicly about her concerns with the MN-S investigation into the matter. This past January, the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan saw two different claims of harassment among...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2025
UPDATE: As a result of investigation, on September 21, Pierceland RCMP determined Ramona Ochuschayoo was at a residence on Big Island Lake Cree Nation. Officers attended the residence and located an adult female hiding inside. The female provided officers a false...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2025
UPDATE: A fourth person is facing charges in relation to an investigation into a firearms offence that resulted in an 11 year-old girl being seriously injured. Officers were called to a residence in the 1000 block of Edgar Street shortly after 2:00 a.m. on August 11,...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2025
By Carol Baldwin Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wakaw Recorder September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day established by the Canadian government in 2021 to honour survivors of residential schools and those who never returned home...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2025
La Ronge RCMP are investigating an early morning shooting that has reportedly left a teenage girl with serious injuries. RCMP say the alleged shooting took place on Caroline Ratt Street shortly after 4 O’Clock this morning. Officers would respond to the shooting...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2025
Photo: Grade 4 students prepare to board the Safety Train at Wakaw / Carol Baldwin, LJI By Carol Baldwin Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wakaw Recorder Every year, Rail Safety Week strives to raise awareness and save lives. In Canada, 2024 recorded 261 incidents...
