Clearwater River Dene Nation

• Clearwater River Dene Nation, La Loche in northern Sask. issue evacuation orders due to wildfire

  The Clearwater River Dene Nation and La Loche issue evacuation orders due to a spreading wildfire with heavy smoke.

  Fire

  May 4, 2023
  
• Saskatchewan Party’s surprise win in Athabasca may be a result of regional politics: USask prof

  Jim Lemaigre won Athabasca after the NDP failed to understand the northwest constituency, though neither Ryan Meili nor Scott Moe played a critical role, according to Ken Coates.

  Politics

  Feb 16, 2022
  
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• Clearwater River Dene Nation sets up security checkpoint over uranium exploration concerns

  The Clearwater River Dene Nation said the uranium exploration is being done without proper consultation and is also impacting moose, caribou and migratory bird nesting areas.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2021
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• La Loche, a former Saskatchewan COVID-19 hotspot, hits 0 active cases

  In May, the community's coronavirus caseload was around the 200-mark.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2020
• 2 people who attended Clearwater River Dene Nation funeral test positive for coronavirus

  The SHA and Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority are advising all attendees to self-isolate immediately and monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for two weeks.

  Health

  Jun 11, 2020
• Community organization helping northern Saskatchewan communities tackle COVID-19

  A community organization is helping tackle the spread of COVID-19 in northwest Saskatchewan, after cases of the virus doubled in La Loche and have popped up in other communities.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2020
• Northern Saskatchewan students receive free dental and health check-ups

  Students in two northern Saskatchewan communities received free dental and health check-ups during Northern Health and Wellness Days.

  Health

  Sep 30, 2019
• Manslaughter charge in death of Clearwater River Dene Nation man

  A man is facing a manslaughter charge after the death of another man on the Clearwater River Dene Nation.

  Crime

  Oct 13, 2017
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• Northern Saskatchewan students enter second semester of Dene teacher program

  A group of northern Saskatchewan students are pursing an education degree near their home communities in a new government-supported program.

  Education

  Jan 10, 2017