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Île-à-la-Crosse to celebrate 250 years of community - Prince Albert Daily Herald Plans are underway for the celebrations of Île-à-la-Crosse’s 250 years; it is the second oldest Métis settlement in western Canada, after Cumberland House. Celebrations begin July 3, 2026 and continue through July 8, Maureen Belanger, organizer for the event, said in an interview with the Northern Advocate. The community is rich in history, Belanger said.

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Evening celebrating launch for book: Not on My Watch - Prince Albert Daily Herald A lance was held for a new book: Not on My watch: a Tribute to the 2025 Wadin Bay Volunteer Firefighters at the Alex Robertson Public Library on Thursday March 5. The book, written by Fred Reekie and Suzanne Holowach and Fred A. Reekie pays tribute to the community of Wadin Bay and the firefighters

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Close to 300 skiers ski the Saskaloppet - Prince Albert Daily Herald Close to 300 skiers hit the 42nd Saskaloppet trail beginning Friday March 6 with 18 skiing the kupesewin (the Cree for overnight). Alex Bernardin shared his adventure with the kupesewin. “It went well the first day,” he said. The sleep was a bit cold, but he didn’t expect to wake up to white-out conditions. He

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New homes start arriving in Denare Beach - Prince Albert Daily Herald Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca DENARE BEACH — Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says the first of 24 new homes for members displaced by the 2025 wildfires arrived in Denare Beach on March 3. Nation leadership confirmed the timeline, following minor construction delays that included deck pile installation and final inspections. Crews plan to

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Valerie’s Voice in the north - Prince Albert Daily Herald I have been following the Peace Walk as these people crossed through many communities and states in direct contrast to what has been coming out of that country. It has been moving to see these men walking in all kinds of weather, peacefully, with so many people coming out the greet them in each community,

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TidBits - Prince Albert Daily Herald Piwapan Wellness Centre to host Piwapan will host the 2026 Justice and Health Symposium Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 at Eagle Point Retreat between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. March 12 the agenda includes guest speakers, lunch and a networking event. On March 13 there will also be guest speakers and

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PBCN seek Urgent Care Centre for Pelican Narrows - Prince Albert Daily Herald Proposed project aims to reduce long-distance emergency transfers Leaders from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) met with MP Buckley Belanger to seek support for a new Health Centre and dedicated 24-hour urgent care facility for Pelican Narrows, on Monday, March 2 according to a PBCN news release dated March 4. They presented data to Belanger

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2026 Canadian Challenge the toughest yet - Prince Albert Daily Herald According to several seasoned mushers, the 2026 Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race was the most challenging in in its they could remember. With particularly cold temperatures, gong as low as -55 one night, strong winds and eight to 10 inches of new snow, mushers and their dogs had their work cut out for them. This

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Valerie’s voice in the north - Prince Albert Daily Herald When I was a baby, one of my mother’s uncles died suddenly, leaving a wife with no apparent family. Auntie was an English woman and not popular, for that reason, in the predominantly Irish family of her husband. My father was born in England, but raised in Wales, a culture he adopted for the rest

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Geraldine Carriere is empowering the wild woman within - Prince Albert Daily Herald Chevi Rabbit Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News (ANNews) – Geraldine Carriere, a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling author, life and business coach, and performing artist, has dedicated her life to empowering people to see themselves in the world. Originally from Cumberland House Cree Nation in northeastern Saskatchewan, Carriere grew up in urban settings

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Together we are strong – La Loche remembers victims of school shooting - Prince Albert Daily Herald Students, staff, administrators, and community members from La Loche and farther afield, including Alberta, were in attendance for a day of remembrance in La Loche to remember loss of life and events of Jan. 22, 2016, and to celebrate the resilience of the community over the past 10 years. “Dene Strong … Together we are

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TidBits from the north - Prince Albert Daily Herald Northern Advocate Staff La Loche to celebrate winter La Loche plans Youth Winter Festival The Northern Village of La Loche plans to host a Youth Winter Festival Feb. 18 through 22. The Festival will kick off with a an Inflatables and Penny Carnival between 1-4 p.m., and followed by Taco in a Bag at 4:30

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Stanley Mission host 25th annual poker rally - Prince Albert Daily Herald The annual Stanley Mission Poker Rally began with the largest number of hands in their history on January 31. The rally had 4,090 Hands, with the first winner taking home $30,000, Jasmine Charles, recreation director for the community, said in and interview with the Northern Advocate. The Rally consisted of five check points where participants

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La Ronge hosts six exhibits showcasing the north for Archives Week - Prince Albert Daily Herald Graham Guest, archivist with the Northern Saskatchewan Archives, did what he does best – research, plan out, copy and digitalize a myriad of resources from northern Saskatchewan to share with community members and beyond on Archives Week, the first week of February annually. And this year was no exception. Guest organized six exhibits, ranging from

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Group of First Nations secure equal stake in one of Saskatchewan’s largest solar farms - Prince Albert Daily Herald Sonal GuptaLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterCanada's National Observer Last November, heavy, wet snow hit northeast Saskatchewan, snapping power lines and leaving Felix Thomas’s community without power. For a full day, homes stayed cold and dark. Many residents gathered at the local school, where a newly installed backup generator kept the heat on. “Members were saying, ‘How

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Prince Albert convention centre to be a Northern shared-owership facility - Prince Albert Daily Herald Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, and Prince Albert Mayor Bill Powalinsky announced a $15 million federal government support for a proposed Convention and Cultural Event Centre, which when completed, is being touted as a ”historic Indigenous-municipal partnership” between the three Woodland Cree First Nations, Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB); Montreal Lake

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MLCN celebrates Treaty 6 Adhesion - Prince Albert Daily Herald Residents celebrated the signing of the Adhesion to Treaty 6 in Montreal Lake Cree Nation on Tuesday, Feb. 10. “It was an incredible day of reconnecting with friends, and family in Montreal Lake,” Chief Tammy Cook-Searson wrote. The Adhesion to Treaty 6 was signed on the north end shores of Montreal Lake on Feb. 11,

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Hockey and Health the focus of four-day former NHLer visit - Prince Albert Daily Herald Former NHL players, Bryan Trottier and Rich Pilon were on hand for a four-day visit, with the Stanley Cup replica, to promote healthy living choices for youth in the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) communities, Feb. 5-8. Trottier and Pilon travelled to Stanley Mission, Grandmother’s Bay and Sucker River on Thursday, Feb. 5 talking

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2 months ago

New Year’s celebrated with gusto - Prince Albert Daily Herald Valerie G. Barnes Connell Jordan Northern Advocate Ugly Sweater was the theme of the theme of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) annual New Year’s celebrations going into 2026. Celebrations began with a Hot Chocolate fountain and face painting, with music by Northwind. Roast beef supper was served to a capacity crowd early in

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2 months ago

Trump-Era tariffs hit Indigenous tourism hard: a call for action - Prince Albert Daily Herald Chevi RabbitLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterAlberta Native News (ANNews) – The Indigenous tourism sector in Canada is facing a crisis, with recent U.S. tariffs and the ongoing trade dispute threatening businesses, jobs, and reconciliation efforts. The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) released its May 2025 U.S. Tariffs Survey Report, highlighting a potential 68% drop in

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2 months ago

‘It was a blast’: Sucker River golfer competes at MJT invitational tournament in Florida - Prince Albert Daily Herald Jason Kerr Northern Advocate While it wasn’t the result he was hoping for, the experience Dade Bernatchez gained was more than worth the trip. Bernatchez placed 15th out of 20 golfers in the Junior Boys category at MJT National Championship Invitational Tournament in Kissimmee, Florida in November. However, Bernatchez said he was just happy to

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2 months ago

Development continues on McIlvenna Bay project - Prince Albert Daily Herald Carol BaldwinLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterWakaw Recorder On Oct. 15, Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young visited Foran Mining Corporation’s (Foran) Exploration Warehouse in Saskatoon. Foran’s McIlvenna Bay mine in northeastern Saskatchewan is expected to begin production of copper and zinc at a commercial scale in mid-2026. The company reported on its website in November that

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Provincial safety week highlights responsible snowmobiling - Prince Albert Daily Herald Nicole GoldsworthyLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterSaskToday.ca NORTH — Saskatchewan snowmobilers are being urged to put safety first as the province marks Snowmobile Safety Week from Jan. 11 to 17. In recognition of International Snowmobile Safety Week, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Crown Investments Corporation Jeremy Harrison has proclaimed the week as Provincial Snowmobile Safety Week. The week will

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PreK joins the seniors for fun and relaxation - Prince Albert Daily Herald Valerie G. Barnes Connell Jordan Northern Advocate The PreK classes from Pre Cam Community School joined the seniors at the La Ronge Health Centre’s Long-sTerm Care for some fun and games. The classes came twice, one in the morning and second in the afternoon. Pre-K is a half day class for youngsters three and four

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MN–S removes minister from portfolio after abusive audio surfaces - Prince Albert Daily Herald Nicole GoldsworthyLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterSaskToday.ca SASKATCHEWAN — Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) leadership has removed Regional Director and Minister Brent Digness from his ministerial responsibilities following the public circulation of audio recordings that prompted widespread concern over his conduct. The recordings were first shared on Facebook Jan. 12 by the SK Grassroots Zine group, which posted a

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