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Montreal Lake Cree Nation elects first woman chief

Montreal Lake Cree Nation elects first woman chief

Joyce Naytowhow-McLeod made history last week when she became Montreal Lake Cree Nation's (MLCN) first woman chief.
Calder Council Notes: Water security discussed

Calder Council Notes: Water security discussed

On Monday, September 21, 2020, Mayor Subkow called the council meeting to order with all members present. The council received the water report from the village foreman, as well as the happenings around the village regarding maintenance.

Saltcoats and Esterhazy benefit from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Grants

Recently, Esterhazy and Saltcoats received word that the Province of Saskatchewan has agreed on their share of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Grant program before sending it to Ottawa for the federal government’s stamp of appro
‘She mattered’: Family of homicide victim speaks after preliminary hearing for one of 10 charged

‘She mattered’: Family of homicide victim speaks after preliminary hearing for one of 10 charged

Tiki Brook-Lyn Shirley Laverdiere’s body was found in a rural area outside of North Battleford on July 11, 2019. Her family members spoke after an Oct.
NDP promises 700 home care workers to help out seniors

NDP promises 700 home care workers to help out seniors

Saskatoon– The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party is promising to hire 700 homecare staff to improve the lives of Saskatchewan seniors, at a cost of $50 million, according the NDP Leader Ryan Meili. He made the announcement on Oct. 6 in Saskatoon.
Sask. reports 16 new COVID-19 cases today

Sask. reports 16 new COVID-19 cases today

With a return to more indoor spaces, it’s necessary to examine your extended household and potentially reduce your number of regular contacts.
Cumberland House Cree Nation rebuilds band office after alleged arson

Cumberland House Cree Nation rebuilds band office after alleged arson

Cumberland House Cree Nation has begun construction of a new band office nearly a year after the old one burned down in an alleged arson. The First Nation announced construction of the building last Thursday.
First Indigenous-led biosphere reserve in the world featured in new Canadian TV series

First Indigenous-led biosphere reserve in the world featured in new Canadian TV series

In the northeastern corner of the Northwest Territories lies the biggest remaining example on earth of a fully functioning cold, freshwater ecosystem.

Kamsack Minor Hockey registration already at last year’s level

With 75 youngsters registered as of last week, Kamsack Minor Hockey Association already has about the same number of players as it had participating in the 2019-20 season.

District rural municipalities begin election process

As of mid-September, ratepayers in Saskatchewan rural municipalities, including Cote, Livingston and St. Philips, have been able to submit nominations for RM reeves and councillors in odd-numbered divisions. At the RMs of Cote, Livingston and St.
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