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Waterhen Lake First Nation healing after fire levels school

The community of Waterhen Lake First Nation is looking to the future and focusing on the next stages in the process following last week's fire that destroyed the school and damaged the band office. "T...

Jun 06, 2024

RCMP report reveals police actions, recommendations after James Smith Cree Nation, Weldon murders

An internal review on the RCMP's response to the mass murder on James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and in Weldon is being released today, with a summary of 36 recommendations and effective practices Mount...

Jun 06, 2024

STF declines binding arbitration, declares bargaining impasse

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation rejected an offer to take contract negotiations to binding arbitration, the provincial government says.A statement from the STF declared a bargaining impasse and ...

Jun 06, 2024

First Nations students receive $15K per year scholarships from TD Canada Trust

Two women from Saskatchewan, including one from La Ronge and another from Meadow Lake, are recipients of the 2024 TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples. They are two of 25 successful applicants, which...

Jun 05, 2024

Living Sky audited for mental health intervention services performance

The Living Sky School Division has been reevaluating its practices following a provincial audit of their intervention services for students with mental health concerns. Provincial Auditor, Tara Clemet...

Jun 05, 2024

Sask. Trucking Association concerned exemptions for Class 1 drivers will compromise safety

The provincial government is being urged to reconsider an exemption that allows foreign workers in the agriculture sector to temporarily drive on their home country's license for up to a year.The Sask...

Jun 05, 2024

Vote-by-mail returns for Saskatchewan voters ahead of 2024 election

Vote-by-mail is back again for the upcoming 2024 provincial election - applications opened on Tuesday.Michael Boda, Chief Electoral Officer of Saskatchewan, was excited to announce the opening of the ...

Jun 04, 2024

Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning, strong winds and hail expected

Update: 5:15 p.m.Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of north-central Saskatchewan on Tuesday afternoon.The weather agency says that wind gusts of up to 90 km/h are e...

Jun 04, 2024

A dog on a mission: Puppies and mother saved in Waterhen

A dog named Dooby became something of a curiosity in Waterhen Lake First Nation after he began rescuing puppies last week. "I honestly don't think he knew what he was doing," said Stephanie Mamer, fou...

Jun 04, 2024

Feds announce $160 million for high-speed Internet, mobility connectivity in Sask.

The federal government is investing $160 million in Saskatchewan to connect 13,700 homes to high-speed Internet, as well as provide cellular service along 500 kilometers of roads. The announcement was...

Jun 03, 2024