First Nations

FSIN expresses concerns about impact of changes to harm reduction services

A recent decision by the provincial government to change how harm reduction services are done in Saskatchewan is worrying the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN). In a statement posted o...

Jan 26, 2024

Northerner with dreams of becoming a pilot tours Rise Air

A young man who dreams of one day becoming a pilot celebrated his 19th birthday on Wednesday with a special tour of Rise Air operations in Saskatoon. Alex Adams, who lived for most of his life in the ...

Jan 25, 2024

Parole officer for mass stabbing perpetrator recommended against parole despite low risk assessment

The institutional parole officer for the man responsible for the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the Village of Weldon believed his risk to public safety was low at one time...

Jan 23, 2024

Man responsible for mass stabbing on James Smith and Weldon broke release conditions three times

How and why Myles Sanderson was released from prison was the topic during day seven of the inquest looking into the mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation and the Village of Weldon.Cindy Gee, th...

Jan 23, 2024

Inquest hears about acute hospital response, warrant types

The jury of the coroner's inquest into the mass stabbing at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continued today with members learning of protocols in place regarding Code Orange at the local health aut...

Jan 22, 2024

New Air Ronge, La Ronge urban reserves still in the works

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is continuing the process of creating new urban reserves in Air Ronge and La Ronge. The properties to be converted to reserve land include 112 La Ronge Ave., 1112 ...

Jan 20, 2024

RCMP member recalls disturbing scene during mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation

**Editor's Note: Some details in this article depict graphic scenes of violence.An intense moment unfolded between retired staff sergeant Darren Simons and the daughter of Earl Burns at the inquest in...

Jan 18, 2024

170 km/hr drive to James Smith Cree Nation - responding officer testifies

Editor's note: This article contains some graphic descriptions of the events on Sept. 4, 2022. Both of the officers that were the first to respond to reports of stabbings on the James Smith Cree Natio...

Jan 17, 2024

Water delivered to Stanley Mission residents due to treatment plant issues

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Jimmy Charles is hopeful the current drinking water situation in Stanley Mission will be resolved soon.In recent days, water consumption has been limited due to a number...

Jan 12, 2024

Grieving mother hopes James Smith inquest leads to better supports for victims of domestic violence

Acknowledging feelings of anxiety, Vanessa Burns says she is looking forward to an inquest that will hopefully provide her with some closure and allow her to move on with her life.Burns will be among ...

Jan 11, 2024