First Nations

Parole officer for mass stabbing perpetrator recommended against parole despite low risk assessment

The institutional parole officer for the man responsible for the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the Village of Weldon believed his risk to public safety was low at one time...

Jan 23, 2024

Man responsible for mass stabbing on James Smith and Weldon broke release conditions three times

How and why Myles Sanderson was released from prison was the topic during day seven of the inquest looking into the mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation and the Village of Weldon.Cindy Gee, th...

Jan 23, 2024

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan to build new hub in North Battleford

Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) has plans to build a new community hub in North Battleford. North Battleford City Council approved a request from MN-S to purchase three lots of land at 1051, 1061 and ...

Jan 23, 2024

Inquest hears about acute hospital response, warrant types

The jury of the coroner's inquest into the mass stabbing at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continued today with members learning of protocols in place regarding Code Orange at the local health aut...

Jan 22, 2024

RCMP member recalls disturbing scene during mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation

**Editor's Note: Some details in this article depict graphic scenes of violence.An intense moment unfolded between retired staff sergeant Darren Simons and the daughter of Earl Burns at the inquest in...

Jan 18, 2024

Métis women's leadership program helps participants develop skills to excel

A Mtis women's leadership training program offered in the north west area aims to provide young Mtis participants with skills and knowledge to help them move up in their career path. Offered through L...

Jan 18, 2024

170 km/hr drive to James Smith Cree Nation - responding officer testifies

Editor's note: This article contains some graphic descriptions of the events on Sept. 4, 2022. Both of the officers that were the first to respond to reports of stabbings on the James Smith Cree Natio...

Jan 17, 2024

Grieving mother hopes James Smith inquest leads to better supports for victims of domestic violence

Acknowledging feelings of anxiety, Vanessa Burns says she is looking forward to an inquest that will hopefully provide her with some closure and allow her to move on with her life.Burns will be among ...

Jan 11, 2024

JSCN leadership prepares for public inquest

Acknowledging the emotional impact that will come with revisiting the violent and horrific events that scarred the community, James Smith Cree Nation Chief Calvin Sanderson says leadership is doing th...

Jan 09, 2024

Cadaver dogs indicate presence of human remains at Delmas Residential School site

Cadaver dogs specially trained to detect historic human remains have identified signs that human remains exist at the site of the former Delmas Residential School. Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc...

Jan 05, 2024