First Nations

Orange Shirt Day recognized with annual walk, classroom & virtual learning

People in the Battlefords recognized Orange Shirt Day with an annual walk, as well as through classroom and virtual learning this year.The aim of the day on Sept. 30 is to remember residential school ...

Sep 30, 2020

Orange Shirt Day a time to honour residential school survivors

Today marks Orange Shirt Day in the Battlefords and across Canada - commemorating a difficult time in the nation's history, as well as efforts towards healing and reconciliation.Senator and elder Jenn...

Sep 30, 2020

Local entrepreneur finds success launching apparel brand

While the outlook for many during the COVID-19 pandemic may have become increasingly negative, one young entrepreneur is looking to uplift his community and province.Tesler Mosquito launched Treaty 6i...

Sep 10, 2020

Canada's top lawyer hopes to inspire more indigenous youth

The first indigenous president of the Canadian Bar Association has a Saskatchewan connection. Brad Regehr was born and raised in Manitoba but is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (Sandy Bay...

Sep 06, 2020

New report links increases in child abuse and youth suicides to COVID-19

As children go back to school this fall, reports of suspected child abuse may increase, as well as concerns raised about depression and isolation.These are among the concerns raised in a new report pu...

Sep 01, 2020

City shows support to the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition

The City of North Battleford is showing its support for the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition (BRCC) that is being developed from the Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement.The city is providing ...

Aug 26, 2020

Viral video calls into question actions of Sask. RCMP officer

Warning: This story contains the use of profane language.Editors note: This story was updated Wednesday afternoon at 5p.m. to reflect a statement from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief and Council.A ...

Aug 26, 2020

Missing 11-year-old located safe in Edmonton

Cut Knife RCMP announced members of the Edmonton Police located Leski Jimmy yesterday evening.The 11-year-old girl was missing since August 5, having been last seen on Poundmaker Cree Nation that day....

Aug 21, 2020

Battleford and Poundmaker Cree Nation approve water supply agreement

Battleford, Poundmaker Cree Nation (PCN) and Indigenous Services Canada have come to a Water Supply Agreement, which will result in the construction of a pipeline supplying potable water to PCN.The ag...

Aug 19, 2020

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, and Lean Man First Nation signs MOU for training, future growth

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, and Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) has plans for more growth ahead.Chief and council joined participants in the new heavy equipment operator training course for a Memora...

Aug 19, 2020