Community

Local support worker breaks barriers for Indigenous women and mothers

A local woman is breaking barriers as a recent graduate from the Indigenous Birth Support Worker Program. Dalanie Wahobin grew up in Meadow Lake and Waterhen Lake. She is among the first Indigenous wo...

Nov 29, 2019 Dalanie Wahobin, 28, is among the first to graduate from the Indigenous Birth Support Worker Program offered at the Gabriel Dumont Institute in October 2019. (submitted photo/ Dalanie Wahobin)

First Nations communities calling for government support for suicide problems

Chiefs and council members from Saskatchewan First Nations communities gathered for a media conference at the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) office in Saskatoon on Thursday.Among th...

Nov 29, 2019 Makwa Sahgaiehcan Chief Ron Mitsuing (left), FSIN Vice-Chief David Pratt (middle) and Fond du Lac Chief Louis Mercredi (right) gathered at the FSIN office in Saskatoon to address the growing suicide concerns in Saskatchewan First Nations communities on Nov. 28, 2019. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)

It’s a time to be Jolly

With Christmas fast approaching it is time to ensure your holiday is not affected by tragedy. Ensuring the safety of loved ones and guests is important at any time of year but Christmas brings added h...

Nov 29, 2019

Concerns raised over certification of Village of Pinehouse CAO

One of the activists who has brought serious financial and governance concerns to light about the northern Village of Pinehouse wants the provincial government to fire the Chief Administrative Officer...

Nov 28, 2019 (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Hometown Spotlight Series - Tisdale

The Hometown Spotlight Series will take an in-depth look into the communities and people that make our province great! Special guests from each community will be recognized at the game along with vide...

Nov 28, 2019

Montreal Lake Bingo

There will be a Christmas Bingo at Montreal Lake on Friday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Gymnasium. This is a $3,000 Bingo.See the poster for details.

Nov 28, 2019

Volunteering in the Prince Albert Region of Sask Health Authority

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Prince Albert and area for the week of November 25, 2019The Volunteer Services Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunte...

Nov 28, 2019

Congrats to Winnipeg and other Grey Cup Thoughts

It was a perfect weekend weather-wise in Calgary for Grey Cup 2019. For the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, you could say it was heaven.The Bombers 33-12 win over the Tiger-Cats was the cap of the 2019 season,...

Nov 28, 2019 Greg Urbanoski

Former staff initiates Christmas cards for kids in despair

A former Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation School staff member is responding to youth who are in crisis. Linda Johnson, former admin staff at the school, now working at the University of Saskatchewan beg...

Nov 27, 2019 Linda Johnson and her children Janessa,18, Jayda,5, and Jayvin,12.(Submitted/Linda Johnson)

Round dance honouring youth promotes sobriety and healthy living

A youth-led movement to bring back culture, traditions, ceremonies and language into the tri-communities is happening Friday. The first annual Indigenous Spirits Round Dance will be held Nov. 29 at Se...

Nov 27, 2019 The Indigenous Spirits group from Churchill Community High School and Senator Myles Venne School. (submitted photo/Shane Bird)