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Saskatoon man aims to be the 'spark' for the Timber Bay Residential School recognition fight

While acknowledging he is both tired and sore, a man who travelled over 300 kilometers on foot, said he is grateful to be home spending New Year's Eve with his family.On Tuesday, B'yauling Toni, 21, s...

Dec 31, 2021

Social media post fuels adoption of tri-community families for Christmas

Christmas is known as the season of giving and that tradition certainly hasn't been forgotten by local residents.Wanting to make a change for one family during the holiday, Veronica Merasty took to so...

Dec 10, 2021

Former Prince Albert resident reported missing in Medicine Hat

UPDATE: Medicine Hat police have confirmed Emily Bird was located safe and sound. A woman with ties to Prince Albert and Montreal Lake Cree Nation has been reported missing in Medicine Hat.According t...

Dec 05, 2021

LISTEN: Member of North Saskatchewan Regiment honoured for his service to Ukraine

The Meritorious Service Medal is given to a Canadian citizen either in the civil service or the military whose achievements bring honour to the country."It means you did a good job at what you're supp...

Dec 02, 2021

RCMP honour late La Loche resident who impacted many local officers

A social media post from the Saskatchewan RCMP has struck the heart strings of residents across the province. The Facebook post, which has been shared more than 1,000 times, tells the story of Richard...

Nov 30, 2021

Respected Cree professor receives Saskatchewan's highest honour

Lac La Ronge Indian Band member Solomon Ratt has been invested into the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the province's highest honour.He officially received the award during a special ceremony Nov. 17 wi...

Nov 23, 2021

Military historian builds replica trench from First World War

It's hard to imagine how gruesome it was to fight in the cold trenches during the First World War.As Canadians commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poppy for this year's Remembrance Day, it's impo...

Nov 11, 2021

Dr. Bayda recipient of SMA's Physician Leader of the Year award

La Ronge's Dr. Michael Bayda is the recipient of the 2021 Physician Leader of the Year award from the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA).It was announced during the SMA's Fall Representative Assem...

Nov 09, 2021

Brent Butt returns to EA Rawlinson Centre in the new year

One of Canada's brightest stars is returning to Prince Albert.Tickets are now on sale for An Evening with Brent Butt, which will take place at the EA Rawlinson Centre (EARC) in late January 2022."We'r...

Nov 09, 2021

New heritage project aims to share stories of African Canadians living in rural Sask.

The stories of individuals with African ancestry, who settled in rural Saskatchewan, is the focus of a new project being launched by an artist and storyteller from British Columbia.Shayna Jones receiv...

Nov 06, 2021