First Nations

James Smith Cree Nation repeat concerns about diamond project

James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) is again rejecting the potential diamond mine at Fort la Corne unless their demands for compensation are met.In a media release Monday, JSCN welcomed last week's announc...

Nov 18, 2019 (submitted photo/Star Diamond Corp.)

"We are here to remember them and thank them": Muskoday School hosts Remembrance Day ceremony

The sound of The Last Post echoed throughout the gym of Muskoday Community School on Friday, as students helped in their own way to pay respects to the men and women who have fought and died for their...

Nov 08, 2019 A young student pins a poppy as an act of Remembrance. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Metis veterans get long-awaited recognition ahead of Remembrance Day

OTTAWA - Metis contributions to Canada's Second World War effort are being recognized at a special ceremony in the nation's capital today. The ceremony comes two months after the federal governme...

Nov 08, 2019

Maze talks education challenges at NDP convention

The head of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) made a stop in Prince Albert to talk about education.Patrick Maze, the STF's president spoke to the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party convention ...

Nov 01, 2019 Patrick Maze, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation spoke at the Saskatchewan NDP convention Friday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Community comes together to support families with missing loves ones

A round dance and feast held Saturday night in Prince Albert was about tradition, spirituality, and raising awareness about the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.The event was m...

Oct 27, 2019 Attendees from various backgrounds came together Saturday night and held hands as a show of solidarity. (Michael Joel Hanson/ paNOW Staff)

Peter Ballantyne election in new hands

The newly appointed electoral officer for Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) promises to run a fair election next month, in accordance with the band's election act.Charles Whitecap, who was also rece...

Oct 25, 2019 Senator Charles Whitecap, centre, is the new electoral officer for the PBCN. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Re-elected Liberal government receives support from PAGC

The result of Monday's Federal election was fresh on the minds of chiefs attending Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) Annual Assembly Tuesday at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Gymnasium.Grand Chief...

Oct 22, 2019 The Prince Albert Grand Council Annual Assembly runs all day Tuesday at Senator Allen Bird Memorial Gymnasium. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Former chief appeals PAGC decision to call off election

As Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) prepares to host its annual assembly on Tuesday, some questions linger regarding a recent decision to re-instate the vice-chief.In statement posted on its Faceboo...

Oct 21, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Muskoday band signs 'law enforcement' agreement

A new task force which will review how laws are enforced on Saskatchewan First Nations, is part of a new agreement signed between the provincial government and Muskoday First Nation.As part of the rec...

Oct 18, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Muskoday man recognized for work service

A longtime member of the Muskoday First Nation Fire Department has been recognized for his service.Capt. Randy Bair was recently given the Protective Service Medal by Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty at a ceremo...

Oct 10, 2019 Capt. Randy Bair was presented with the Protective Service Medal by Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty at a ceremony in Saskatoon. (submitted photo/Tina Pelletier)