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North Battleford and Meadow Lake Libraries prepare for busy Aboriginal Storytelling Month

Throughout the month of February, stories of life will be at the forefront of readers' minds at the libraries in Meadow Lake and North Battleford. "Traditionally, storytelling month...happens when the...

Feb 03, 2024

RCMP investigate homicide at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation

RCMP are confirming a man's death this week at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, is now the focus of a homicide investigation.Early Thursday afternoon, at about 12:45 p.m., police received a report of a...

Feb 02, 2024

BUH Foundation excited for weekend's Swinging with the Stars event

Excitement is building for the inaugural Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Swinging with the Stars fundraiser on Saturday night.The sold-out event will take place at the Don Ross Centre. B...

Feb 02, 2024

North West College says international student cap shouldn't be an issue in Saskatchewan

While the federal government announced a temporary cap for permits for international students in Canada, North West College said it's not expected to be an issue in Saskatchewan.The Immigration, Refug...

Feb 02, 2024

RCMP advising of increased presence on Makwa Sahgaiehcan FN following incident

Loon Lake RCMP are advising the residents of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation of an increased police presence as they are currently investigating an incident that happened on the reserve. Residents are ...

Feb 01, 2024

Over 100 dogs rescued from La Loche

A community-wide dog cull in La Loche has officially been called off, thanks to the efforts of some passionate volunteers.Wendy Fyrk was among three front line rescue workers who made the six hour dri...

Jan 31, 2024

'I couldn't imagine what he was capable of': Elders speak about interactions with mass stabbing perpetrator

An elder who spoke with the man responsible for the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and Village of Weldon while he was in prison believes he really wanted to better himself.Geraldi...

Jan 30, 2024

Mass stabbing perpetrator hid in Crystal Springs area during multi-day manhunt

The man responsible for the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon hid for multiple days near the Hamlet of Crystal Springs after killing 11 people and injuring 17 others.That'...

Jan 29, 2024

Teachers Federation announces rotating strikes starting Thursday

More teacher strikes will be coming to Saskatchewan schools in just a matter of days.On Monday, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced a series of rotating full-day strikes will take pla...

Jan 29, 2024

Community members stepping up to help at JSCN inquest

People wearing white vests with 'Wellness' on the backs could be seen all around the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort over the past few weeks.They're wellness workers from the James Smith Cree Nation wh...

Jan 29, 2024