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James Smith Cree Nation shooting suspect in custody

Shawn Moostoos has been taken into custody without incident.RCMP said the 33-year-old from James Smith Cree Nation was arrested Monday afternoon around 4 p.m. at a residence in Melfort. An emergency a...

Sep 06, 2021

“I Wear Red’ photography offers healing for MMIW mother

On July 11, 2020, Freda Weeseekase joined a group no mother or family wants to be a part of.That group is MMIW - Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.Her 19-year-old daughter Hailey Belange...

Sep 05, 2021

Melfort Toastmasters looking for more members to become chartered club

The Toastmasters group in Melfort is hoping to grow their numbers this fall in order to become chartered.The international educational organization aims to build communication and leadership skills. M...

Sep 03, 2021

Northern filmmaker honoured with TIFF Emerging Talent Award

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced La Ronge filmmaker Danis Goulet will receive the Emerging Talent Award later this month.In bestowing Goulet with the honour, she was descri...

Sep 01, 2021

SJHL implements mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy

With training camps already well underway, and the start of the hockey season fast approaching, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for t...

Sep 01, 2021

New report reveals widespread children’s rights violations during pandemic

Every year people's mental health becomes more important increasing the amount of supports online, in the community, and in schools.While the conversation about mental health is growing, and as more a...

Sep 01, 2021

EmPower U Equine moves to new location and constructs new building with indoor arena

EmPower U Equine has moved into a new location and facility near Nipawin.The assisted learning program develops life skills through personal interactions with horses.Co-founders and facilitators Shann...

Aug 31, 2021

Shelter dog becomes service dog while local woman gets service dog training certification

A shelter dog at the North East SPCA has turned into a service dog and a local dog obedience trainer can now train other dogs to do the same.Jessie Harper from Nipawin teamed up with shepherdX Sina fr...

Aug 27, 2021

Official unveiling of Manitou Reflections project and Manitou Beach centennial commemoration

Over one year after the installation, the official unveiling ceremony for the Manitou Reflections project was held in July.The stainless-steel work of art was created and then installed on the south s...

Aug 26, 2021

Young cyclist wrapping up a journey of reconciliation across Sask.

A Saskatoon cyclist has travelled more than 2,800 kilometres as he makes his way to every federally-recognized residential school site in Saskatchewan.B'yauling Toni arrived at the Prince Albert Grand...

Aug 23, 2021