Woman Who Stabbed Uncle Going to Prison

Woman Who Stabbed Uncle Going to Prison Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 09:36     A 25-year-old woman was sentenced yesterday to six years in prison for killing her uncle.   Seanna Rae Nahnepowisk pled guilty to manslaughter in a Regina courtroom last week.   The defense...

High Flow at Cumberland to be Spread Over Few Days

High Flow at Cumberland to be Spread Over Few Days Monday, June 27, 2011 at 15:25     Steps are being taken to disperse the amount of water headed for Cumberland House.   The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority says it is holding back some water at Tobin Lake.   The...

Poundmaker Lawyer Joins Human Rights Commission

Poundmaker Lawyer Joins Human Rights Commission Monday, June 27, 2011 at 15:22     There have been three new appointees to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, including a lawyer from the Poundmaker Cree Nation.   Paul Favel is well known for his extensive work...

RCMP Investigate Assault on One Arrow

RCMP Investigate Assault on One Arrow Monday, June 27, 2011 at 15:21     Wakaw RCMP is investigating a possible aggravated assault following a call it received yesterday.   RCMP received a complaint that an 18-year-old male from the One Arrow First Nation had been...

FNs Must Cash In on Oil Boom: Leader

FNs Must Cash In on Oil Boom: Leader Monday, June 27, 2011 at 15:20     A northern leader says First Nations need to brainstorm ways of cashing in on the booming oil and mineral sector.   Eric Morris is Yukon’s regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations.  ...

Youth To Appear on Bear Spray Charges

Youth To Appear on Bear Spray Charges Monday, June 27, 2011 at 15:19     A youth remains in custody awaiting court tomorrow after turning himself in for a North Battleford bear spray incident.   According to RCMP Corporal Jason Teniuk, police are just doing the...

Drowning Death At Sandy Bay

Drowning Death At Sandy Bay Friday, June 24, 2011 at 16:35     RCMP are advising caution around water after the death of a young child at Sandy Bay.   Police say the child was reported missing around 3:15 Thursday afternoon.   Several children were playing in the...

Cumberland House Residents Allowed To Stay Home

Cumberland House Residents Allowed To Stay Home Friday, June 24, 2011 at 15:24     A provincial cabinet minister has given his blessing to have residents of Cumberland House ride out a possible flood.   Public safety Minister Yogi Huyghebaert toured the region by...

Saulteaux Immersion Camp Planned For The Weekend

Saulteaux Immersion Camp Planned For The Weekend Friday, June 24, 2011 at 15:05     A Saulteaux immersion camp is being held this weekend on the Muscowpetung First Nation.   Kameo Cappo says he can count the number of Saulteaux language speakers in his community on...

Water Forcing Northern Highway Closures

Water Forcing Northern Highway Closures Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 15:28     Water flowing over the road has caused the closure of Highway 165 west of La Ronge.   Saskatchewan Highways says travel is not being allowed from the Junction of Highway 910 to the Junction...