Tag Archives: First Nations
Hall Lake evacuees allowed to return as Wistigo fire poses no current threat
Residents of Hall Lake have been given the go ahead to return to their homes. Approximately 230 residents evacuated the community on May 16 as smoke from the Wistigo Lake fire, which is still uncontai...
May 25, 2023
No changes coming to liquor store hours after opposition from FSIN, LLRIB, PAGC
A bylaw amendment in La Ronge to increase the hours of operation for liquor retailers failed to pass a third reading following opposition from First Nations bands and organizations. The final vote to ...
May 24, 2023
First Nation Chief grateful for outpouring of supporting for evacuees
The Chief of a northern Saskatchewan First Nation is extremely grateful to the City of Lloydminster for supporting hundreds of community members who fled their homes.Buffalo River Dene Nation and the ...
May 19, 2023
Indigenous education program celebrates first graduating class
The inaugural graduation class of the Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NSITEP) will undoubtedly go on the make a huge impact in their home communities. During a ceremony hel...
May 19, 2023
Investigation into death of young Prince Albert boy finds fault with police response
Nearly 14 months after the death of a young child in Prince Albert, the Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission has released its findings and found neglect of duty by officers of the Prince Albert P...
May 18, 2023
Lloydminster supporting 800 wildfire evacuees, says resources are at capacity
Hundreds of wildfire evacuees are still spending their nights in hotel rooms as they wait for any word on when they can return. During an update on Wednesday, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SP...
May 17, 2023
Hall Lake evacuees find refuge in Prince Albert
A partial evacuation of Hall Lake, which began Tuesday afternoon, has resulted in 233 residents leaving for Prince Albert. "We did have a concern with the fire yesterday. We had a crossover with the h...
May 17, 2023
Wildfires threatening nine First Nations in Alberta: Indigenous Services Canada
Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of F...
May 11, 2023
'We are here for them': Red Dress Day observed in La Ronge
Red Dress Day was observed in La Ronge on Friday with an honour walk, in remembrance of the approximately 5,000 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. The honour walk began at 11 a.m. at the...
May 05, 2023
LLRIB members celebrate 2023 Treaty Days
Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) is hosting Treaty Days on Thursday and Friday.Treaty Days for the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) started on Monday at Hall Lake's Sally Ross School, f...
May 04, 2023