First Nations veterans find camaraderie at gathering

First Nations veterans find camaraderie at gathering

SFNVA Grand Chief Steven Ross. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski. First Nations veterans from across Saskatchewan gathered at the Dakota Dunes Casino on Wednesday. The Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association (SFNVA) assembly attracted about 100 people who heard from...
Mould still a problem in First Nation communities

Mould still a problem in First Nation communities

Photo courtesy of the CMHC The problem of mould in homes has become an increasing concern in residences across the country and was a topic of conversation at the Prince Albert Grand Council Housing Forum that wrapped up yesterday in Prince Albert. Mould is caused by...
Nadine Machiskinic inquest continues

Nadine Machiskinic inquest continues

Delores Stevenson, Nadine Machiskinic’s aunt. Photo courtesy of Manfred Joehnck. Testimony is expected to conclude this afternoon at the inquest into the January 2015 death of 29-year-old Nadine Machiskinic. Machiskinic fell over 100 feet down the laundry chute...
Sask. proceeds with legislation to amalgamate health regions

Sask. proceeds with legislation to amalgamate health regions

Health Minister Jim Reiter presents the new Provincial Health Authority Act for the first time. Screenshot from legassembly.sk.ca The timeline for the province’s plan to overhaul health regions and healthcare delivery is a little more clear now that new legislation...
Inquest hears Machiskinic died of blunt force trauma

Inquest hears Machiskinic died of blunt force trauma

Dr. Shaun Ladham. Photo courtesy of Manfred Joehnck. The chief forensic pathologist who examined the body of Nadine Machiskinic says the 29-year-old died of blunt force trauma. Dr. Shaun Ladham was testifying at the second day of the inquest into Nadine Machiskinic....