NORTEP raising spirits, Part II
by Derek Cornet
In the second of a two-part series, northerners gain a better understanding about what’s at stake with NORTEP’s potential closure, and discover how the program is a source of hope for people throughout the region.
Anger, hope and...
Buffalo Narrows athletes visit T.O.
By Derek Cornet
From Buffalo Narrows to Toronto, the Twin Lakes Community School basketball team got a taste of Canada’s largest city.
The trip occurred Nov. 30 to Dec. 5 and involved 13 students between Grades 8-12. According to basketball coach...
NORTEP raising northern spirits
by Derek Cornet
Deep roots in history
The wheels of time have taken a sharp turn in northern Saskatchewan.
“If you really want something, you make it work no matter what,” said third-year Northern Teacher Education Program (NORTEP) student Sheena Morin. “There’s...
Flying Dust election nears
by Derek Cornet
Drugs, young people and elders are the top concerns among candidates seeking a four-year councillor position on Flying Dust First Nation.
An all-candidates forum – moderated by Joey Tootoosis – took place Nov. 28 on the reserve where...
The Conversation: Trenton Gervais
As an officer in the reserves, Trenton Gervais commutes to Regina every weekend to fulfill his duties. Recently, Northern Pride spoke with Trenton about his Remembrance Day plans, why he joined the military and how his first year as...
Northern health care lacking
by Derek Cornet
The president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) is shocked by the health care service disparities in the North compared to the rest of the province.
Recently, SMA president Dr. Intheran Pillay, along with vice-president Joanne Siverston, toured...
La Loche shooter pleads guilty
by Derek Cornet
There will be no trial for the La Loche shooter after he entered guilty pleas for the murder of four people and the attempted murder of seven others.
The pleas took place at Meadow Lake provincial court Oct....
Green Lake supports healing lodge
by Phil Ambroziak
The former seniors’ lodge in Green Lake may not remain vacant for much longer.
Recently, Green Lake village council approved a proposal from the Saskatoon-based Camponi Housing Corporation to turn the facility into a healing lodge for families...
Survivors meet minister
by Derek Cornet
It was a momentous occasion for survivors of the Ile-a-la Crosse boarding school Sept. 8 as they shared one of Canada’s darkest chapters with indigenous and northern affairs minister Carolyn Bennett.
“On behalf of the prime minister and...
The Conversation: Elmer Campbell
With a history of leadership under his belt, Elmer Campbell of Buffalo River Dene Nation wants to create a healthy economy in the Northwest. Recently, Elmer spoke with Northern Pride about his career as a chief executive office, his...