First Nations

MGBHLM partnering with CORCAN to build homes

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation and CORCAN announced a partnership Monday to work together to build quality ready-to-move (RTM) homes.Grant Beaudry, CEO for the First Nat...

Sep 13, 2021

'It really is a huge milestone for us': One Sky aims to see new OSB plant operating by fall of 2023

The vice president of projects for One Sky Forest Products is excited to move on to the next stage of development for a venture that will help create over 700 jobs for northern Saskatchewan.An Oriente...

Sep 09, 2021

Prince Albert OSB mill expected to create over 700 jobs for Northern Sask.

A major announcement made by the provincial government Wednesday morning will, in the words of Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne, 'help kickstart the forestry industry in the province.'One Sky Forest Pr...

Sep 08, 2021

FSIN calls on feds, policing partners to help curb tragedies on Indigenous communities

Avoidable and preventable tragedies.That's how the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) described recent events in Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan.This was all from a release by th...

Sep 08, 2021

“I Wear Red’ photography offers healing for MMIW mother

On July 11, 2020, Freda Weeseekase joined a group no mother or family wants to be a part of.That group is MMIW - Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.Her 19-year-old daughter Hailey Belange...

Sep 05, 2021

Northern airline implementing vaccination policies for employees and passengers

Both passengers and employees of Rise Air will not be allowed to board a company aircraft in the coming months if they are unvaccinated.The new policy aligns with Government of Canada requirements tha...

Sep 02, 2021

Big River First Nation to mandate vaccinations for band employees

Leaders on Big River First Nation (BRFN) say surging COVID-19 numbers in their community has left them with no choice but to mandate vaccinations for all band employees. However, some residents are no...

Aug 27, 2021

Saulteaux First Nation enjoys Powwow celebration, first in almost 20 years

Saulteaux First Nation is coming together for its three-day Treaty Day and Powwow celebrations that continue through to Aug. 26. This is the first powwow for the community in almost 20 years.Chief Ken...

Aug 25, 2021

Relay Races at MGBHLM First Nation see strong turnout on weekend

The Elite Indian Relay Races were a success at Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation on the weekend. Participant Ron Poucette from Morley, Alta. said he enjoys the race because...

Aug 23, 2021

Cyclist arrives in La Ronge to boost residential school awareness

A 20-year-old cyclist from Saskatoon rolled into La Ronge this afternoon on a mission to visit every federally-recognized residential school site in Saskatchewan.B'yauling Toni was greeted by supporte...

Aug 13, 2021