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The Community Initiatives Fund is getting an emergency support grant from the provincial government of $4 million in 2021-22.

Mirasty: Relationship of Indigenous people with Crown predates province

Following the weekend announcement, Premier Scott Moe defended the decision to move forward with lifting public health orders, despite the province not yet reaching its reopening plan’s set thresholds.

A preliminary hearing will be held for two people accused of robbing a Lloydminster hotel at gunpoint earlier this year. Kacey Dillon, Rocky Wuttunee and Jade Whitstone are charged with armed robbery and theft of a vehicle.

A bail hearing for an alleged gang member didn’t proceed today at his request. A legal aid lawyer representing Raheem Hagan told the Meadow Lake Provincial Court on June 21 that her client has requested the hearing be adjourned to June 28.

A Sandy Bay man facing numerous weapons offences was denied bail today in Meadow Lake Provincial Court.

It was once again a quiet June 21 as far as live activities are concerned on National Indigenous People’s Day in the Battlefords.

The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section has confirmed that the body of a deceased person located after a fire and explosion in the 2200 block of Clarence Avenue South is that of a 59-year-old male resident of the home.

This is the scene at Western Development Museum on Monday afternoon as ceremonies commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Seen here are scenes from the round dance during the 1 p.m. event. Another event was scheduled for 3 p.m.