First Nations

RCMP confirm both stabbing suspects are dead; detail response by police

Saskatchewan RCMP have confirmed Myles Sanderson is dead. "This evening our province is breathing a collective sigh of relief," said Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore - the commanding officer of...

Sep 07, 2022

Sources report stabbing suspect, Myles Sanderson, is dead

There are reports Myles Sanderson is dead.Law enforcement sources told paNOW the stabbing suspect may have overdosed after his arrest on Hwy 11 Wednesday afternoon near Rosthern. A media conference is...

Sep 07, 2022

Manhunt over: Stabbing suspect captured near Rosthern

After several days of intense investigation and searching, a tragic incident that left 11 people dead and 18 others wounded has come to an end.Saskatchewan RCMP confirmed suspect Myles Sanderson was a...

Sep 07, 2022

Possible sighting of stabbing suspect on James Smith Cree Nation

RCMP investigators have received reports of a possible sighting of suspect Myles Sanderson in James Smith Cree Nation. An emergency alert was issued around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday morning. Sanderson is cha...

Sep 06, 2022

‘He fought to the death’: Families of stabbing victims seek answers and support

Words don't come easy right now for Deborah McLean."I'm in shock. I'm in shock right now."As a headwoman for the James Smith Cree Nation, she is assisting to the needs of her family and friends in the...

Sep 06, 2022

Sweetgrass member honoured with BGC Canada Indigenous Youth of the Year Award

A young woman from Sweetgrass First Nation was announced as the 2022 Indigenous Youth of the Year for BGC Canada. Kayla Littlepoplar, 17, a North Battleford Comprehensive High School student, is being...

Sep 02, 2022

ML area supporters walk to raise awareness of issue of domestic violence

The Meadow Lake area community came together to take part in a series of walks to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence. The Meadow Lake Tribal Council organized two walks, one on Aug. ...

Aug 30, 2022

Krista Fox meets PM Justin Trudeau on MMIW Walk

North Battleford advocate Krista Fox met Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Monday during her Cross-Canada Walk to raise awareness of the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)....

Aug 30, 2022

'Sort of who I am': Cree youth hopes to inspire others with science videos

A single eagle feather sits on the kitchen table in Simon Monteith's home. Next to it is an array of household products including hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, food colouring and a baking dish. The sc...

Aug 27, 2022

Hockey and Horses Ride aims to eliminate racism

As a way to encourage people to get to know one another better, regardless of their cultural backgrounds, organizers are planning a "Hockey and Horses Unity Ride" to eliminate racism next month. The r...

Aug 22, 2022