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Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals presented in La Ronge

Eighteen individuals from northern Saskatchewan were in La Ronge on Sunday for a very rare medal ceremony.Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty presented Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals as part of the late...

Oct 02, 2022

Canadians reflect about residential schools on Truth and Reconciliation Day

With drumming and singing, at powwows and public ceremonies, communities across the country marked the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Friday.The federal statutory holiday, also known as O...

Oct 01, 2022

Provinces, territories face calls to make Day for Truth and Reconciliation a holiday

As Canada marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, provinces and territories face a push to recognize it as a statutory holiday.New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Te...

Sep 30, 2022

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty to visit five schools in Northern Sask.

The office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan announced on Friday that Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty will be visiting five schools in Northern Saskatchewan next week, including Buffalo Narr...

Sep 30, 2022

Canadian Royal Purple Organizes Canada-wide Purple Thursday on October 20th

"Stop the Violence" and "Paint Your Town Purple" have become key slogans for the Canadian Royal Purple. October 20th, the third Thursday in October, will be recognized as Canadian Royal Purple's first...

Sep 30, 2022

Sweetgrass illustrator Azby Whitecalf uses talents to bring stories to life

Local Indigenous artist Azby Whitecalf said being able to create the art for a new children's book has been a fun opportunity to get in touch with their (preferred pronoun) own inner child at the same...

Sep 30, 2022

North Battleford high schools recognize Orange Shirt Day

Staff and students at the North Battleford high schools took part in a number of events and activities recognizing Orange Shirt Day, Thursday.Orange Shirt Day serves as a day of remembrance for the vi...

Sep 29, 2022

Events planned for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events are occurring in the tri-communities this week.Local schools such as La Ronge's Churchill Community High School have been observing it since Monday as ...

Sep 29, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be recognized at P.A.'s riverfront

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday will be recognized in Prince Albert at one of the city's most iconic Indigenous artifacts.At the Sisters in Spirit Monument along the riverbank,...

Sep 29, 2022

Mistawasis woman aims to create path for healing journey

Noting issues on reserves related to suicides, poverty and drug use, Connie Primeau said she felt compelled to step up and do something to help people find support and start their personal healing jou...

Sep 29, 2022