Tag Archives: First Nations

Casino applies to P.A. city hall for major expansion
The Northern Lights Casino is looking to city hall for the go ahead for a major expansion which would close to double the size of the building.Prince Albert city council will be asked on Monday to OK ...
Aug 16, 2024

Three new beds added to treatment space in Pinehouse
An additional three beds have been added to the 12 already available at the Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp in Pinehouse. Winterization and building is done on the new cabins, according to a news release fr...
Aug 16, 2024

La Ronge fish fry billed as one of world's largest
It was a sight to behold in La Ronge on Wednesday as 1,500 pounds of fried and smoked fish were served to approximately 2,200 attendees. The massive fish fry, which is being billed as one of the large...
Aug 15, 2024

Battlefords launches first Indigenous Awareness Training Program
The Battlefords & District Chamber of Commerce (BDCC) is launching the first Indigenous Awareness Training Program in North Battleford. The program will take place on Sept. 27, in alignment with t...
Aug 15, 2024

New water treatment plant opens on Muskoday First Nation
Muskoday First Nation no longer has to solely rely on the Prince Albert Rural Water Utility to meet their water needs. Instead, a new state-of-the-art facility will provide safe and reliable water to ...
Aug 15, 2024
More wildfire resources coming to Saskatchewan after joint funding
In the wake of criticism from a First Nation over its response to a wildfire, the Government of Saskatchewan announced millions of dollars in new funding to bring more firefighting resources to the pr...
Aug 14, 2024

Peter Ballantyne chief calls for changes to fire policy
The chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is asking for the province to change how it handles wildfires as his community once again evacuates because of a nearby forest fire. Chief Peter Beatty wa...
Aug 14, 2024

Parade of Champions kicks off 2024 Northwest Territorial Days
Music, laughter, dancing, and the crowd's cheers filled the air on Tuesday night, echoing through the streets of North Battleford. The vibrant atmosphere drew thousands of community members together t...
Aug 14, 2024
Stanley Mission gets dedicated vehicle for safer patient transportation
Stanley Mission will now benefit from enhanced medical transportation from a dedicated first responder vehicle.Previously, patient transportation to the local clinic was in the box of a truck or SUV.T...
Aug 13, 2024

Weapon charges laid following CRT search
Two Saulteaux First Nation men are facing weapons charges. The Battlefords Crime Reduction Team seized both real and phony firearms, ammunition, "drug trafficking evidence" for which both men appeared...
Aug 13, 2024