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Update: Minister's office comments on Denesuline leaders protesting North of 60 decision

Update: paNOW reached out to Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Carolyn Bennets office for a comment regarding the decision to end negotiations pertaining to the North of 60 agreement."No relation...

Jun 19, 2019 First Nation leaders gathered in Ottawa Wednesday to protest what they say was the federal government’s decision to end the discussions over the North of 60 Final Agreement. (submitted photo/PAGC)

Late educator, student-athlete inducted to CCHS Wall of Honour

The late Susan Greene and former student-athlete Jody Laliberte are the newest additions to the Wall of Honour at Churchill Community High School.Students and special guests came together this morning...

Jun 18, 2019 Susan Greene passed away from cancer in 2018. (Debbie Klassen/Facebook)

Northerner headed to Guyana as part of Indigenous internship

Prestin Fleming of La Ronge will be headed to South America in August for a four-month stay in Guyana. It's all part of an internship sponsored by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation an...

Jun 18, 2019 Prestin Fleming leaves for Guyana in August and returns in December. (submitted photo/Prestin Fleming)

Wildlife collision on Highway 11 highlights deer danger

A vehicle versus wildlife incident on Highway 11 late Monday night that sent a 55-year-old woman to hospital, is a reminder to all motorists to be cautious of animals on the roads.The collision highli...

Jun 18, 2019 The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is warning the public of the potential increase in deer population. (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)

Sask. gov’t launches new income assistance program

The Government of Saskatchewan is looking to help people receiving income assistance become more self-sufficient.The province unveiled its Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) program on Tuesday. The pro...

Jun 18, 2019 (Submitted photo/CJME News)

'A lifelong dream': La Ronge dancer invited to join international tour

La Ronge's Charlene Bosiak has been invited to perform in the YRArts Global Collective, a troupe formed by one of Canada's most prominent Middle Eastern dance companies. The troupe was founded last fa...

Jun 17, 2019 Charlene Bosiak will perform in four shows in Canada and the United States. (submitted photo/Charlene Bosiak)

‘I’ve fallen in love’: Paralyzed Bronco player finds passion for water sport

SASKATOON - Jacob Wassermann spent most of his life on the ice before he fell in love in the water.The former Humboldt Broncos goaltender, who started in the net when he was nine, was paralyzed last y...

Jun 16, 2019 (Submitted photo/Canadian Press)

Ranger completes wilderness survival course in British Columbia

Samantha Plunz, with the La Ronge Canadian Ranger Patrol, recently returned from an Enhanced Wilderness Survival Training course in Tofino, B.C.The training began May 9 and went until May 18, and incl...

Jun 15, 2019 La Ronge's Samantha Plunz completed the training last month. (submitted photo/Samantha Plunz)

Photography club helps troubled youth find focus

A program that helps troubled youth heal through photography has received a $9,000 provincial grant.Pinehouse Photography, founded by Dre Erwin in early 2016, was one of 400 programs in the province t...

Jun 14, 2019 (Facebook/ Pinehouse Club)

One year passes since disappearance of Pelican Narrows man

For one father from Pelican Narrows, his only wish this Father's Day is to see or hear from his son.This month marks the one year mark since Roy Custer last spoke to his son Leroy. The 33-year-old man...

Jun 13, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)