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Cree language allegation at Timber Bay School unfounded: NLSD
An allegation by a janitor who stated she was told not to speak Cree at Timber Bay School is unfounded. That's according to Northern Lights School Division Director of Education Jason Young, who state...
Dec 03, 2019 The incident occurred about two months ago. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Calvin Kirk Charles
The La Ronge RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for Calvin Kirk Charles, 41. Charles is wanted for three breaches of probation, possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and...
Dec 03, 2019 Calvin Kirk Charles, 41. (submitted photo/RCMP)

Sexual Assault First Responder Training
First Responder Training for Sexual Assault and Abuse will be held in La Ronge at Mistasinihk Place December 16.See the poster below for full details.What is First Responder to Sexual Abuse Training? ...
Dec 03, 2019

Be a Part of Ness Creek 30
The Ness Creek Music Festival was built on the legacy of a smaller event called "The Ecological Fair," held in 1989 and 1990 near the current Festival site.These were small gatherings that featured ec...
Dec 03, 2019

Arson responsible for Cumberland House band office fire: Chief Rene Chaboyer
Cumberland House Cree Nation Chief Rene Chaboyer stated the fire that destroyed the local band office this morning was an act of arson."RCMP have confirmed arson, so we're just trying to get our emplo...
Dec 02, 2019 Chief Rene Chaboyer stated arson was responsible for the fire. (Prince Albert Grand Council)

Tory deputy leader apologizes for comparing Pride, St. Patrick's Day parades
Andrew Scheer's second-in-command apologized Saturday after comparing the Conservative leader's decision not to march in a Pride parade to choosing not to take part in a St. Patrick's Day parade. Leon...
Dec 02, 2019

Irreplaceable historical data lost in Cumberland House band office fire
The loss of irreplaceable historical data and material in a fire which consumed the Cumberland House Cree Nation (CHCN) band office is being called 'insurmountable.'According to a CHCN media release, ...
Dec 02, 2019 By 9 a.m. this morning the building was completely engulfed in flames and smoke. (submitted photo/Gerry McKenzie)

Complaint says Quebec chief justice biased in Bill 21 case, should step aside
MONTREAL - Quebec's top judge is facing an accusation of bias and a call to withdraw from a case she is hearing challenging the province's secularism law, known as Bill 21. A junior college ...
Dec 02, 2019

Search for anti-nuke Greta unfolds amid calls for Canada to push NATO on bombs
OTTAWA - Ask Hugo Slim about teenaged climate change activist Greta Thunberg, and one thought comes to mind: if only there were a young person like her who was that worried about nuclear weapons. Slim...
Dec 02, 2019

Canadian basketball veteran English relives life full of tragedies for his book
TORONTO - Carl English has lived a life full of heartbreaking setbacks. From losing his parents in a house fire as a young boy to the death of his uncle to going unchosen in the NBA draft, t...
Dec 02, 2019