Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Poundmaker Cree Nation leaves FSIN to 'protect treaty rights'

Poundmaker, "in exercising their jurisdiction," served a band council resolution to the FSIN terminating its membership, effective immediately.

Oct 18, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

Conference gives new tools to deal with substance use issues

The conference was about sharing information, but also about having people from different disciplines be part of the conversation around addiction.

Oct 18, 2022 2:23 PM Read more >

Battlefords Regional Community Coalition updates town council

BRCC looking for core funding opportunities and has projects on the go for 2022.

Oct 18, 2022 12:12 PM Read more >

Artist crafts 'story skirts' that celebrate Indigenous lives

“The story skirt is a compliment to the work I’ve done with storytelling,” said Lafleur. “I can wear a garment that shares who I am as an Indigenous person.”

Oct 18, 2022 11:31 AM Read more >

Increase in town funding for Battlefords Humane Society

Town approves increased grant to $6,000, which was well short of requested $12,000.

Oct 18, 2022 10:55 AM Read more >

City of Ottawa had reached deal with truckers days before Emergencies Act invoked

A text message from City of Ottawa Manager Steve Kanellakos to convoy lawyer Keith Wilson revealed that it wasn’t the truckers’ fault that the agreement fell apart.

Oct 18, 2022 6:27 AM Read more >

Farmers allegedly run Indigenous man off road, assault and tie him up

It was allegedly a 'vigilante justice' situation, Crown Prosecutor Brynn Achtymichuk told court Monday.

Oct 17, 2022 6:06 PM Read more >

Bjorkdale News: Area broker recognized for community leadership

Johnston Agencies owner Amber Hoffus of Porcupine Plain has been named the recipient of a community leadership award, a grant is funding 42 Veteran banners in Bjorkdale and two residents competed at cross-country provincials.

Oct 17, 2022 4:12 PM Read more >

RCMP seeking information on house fire, death in Denare Beach, both considered suspicious

Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a death in a Denare Beach house fire last week as suspicious.

Oct 17, 2022 2:08 PM Read more >

Little Pine actress, comedian starring in new CTV series

Cheyenna Sapp performs in Acting Good, a new sitcom premiering Oct. 17

Oct 17, 2022 1:48 PM Read more >