NAHC Showcase of Talent, Inspiration

NAHC Showcase of Talent, Inspiration Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 14:13     One of the hosts of this year’s National Aboriginal Hockey Championships says this week’s event is a chance to showcase some of the best hockey talent around the world.   Saskatoon...

Woman Charged in Pheasant Rump House Fire

Woman Charged in Pheasant Rump House Fire Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 15:39     A 23-year-old woman has been charged with arson, following a house fire on the Pheasant Rump First Nation last night.   RCMP and the fire department were called to a house fire around...

PA Pulp Mill Could Reopen in One Year

PA Pulp Mill Could Reopen in One Year Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 15:38     The shuttered Prince Albert Pulp Mill could reopen sooner than first expected.   Domtar announced in March that Paper Excellence was investing $200 million in the facility.   The plan is to...

More Go to Advance Polls than 2008

More Go to Advance Polls than 2008 Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 15:36     There was a dramatic rise in advance poll voter turnout in northern Saskatchewan this past weekend compared to the last election.   Elections Canada says 548 more people took advance of advance...

Waters Levelling, Work Begins for Return Home

Waters Levelling, Work Begins for Return Home Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 15:34     Officials say flood waters are levelling off and soon the hard work will begin to make sure homes are safe to return to.   Fifteen communities still remain under local states of...

Two Girls Face Charges Related to Shooting

Two Girls Face Charges Related to Shooting Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 15:29     Two girls are facing charges laid after a shooting last week at Little Pine First Nation.   The incident took place on the reserve around 4:30 Thursday morning.   RCMP say a 17-year-old...

Company Will Explore Diamonds by La Ronge

Company Will Explore Diamonds by La Ronge Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 15:28     A Canadian company has announced plans to conduct diamond exploration in the La Ronge area this summer.   Stornoway Diamond Corporation says it has acquired the rights to over 33,000...

Documentary on Metis Leader Premieres Tonight

Documentary on Metis Leader Premieres Tonight Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 15:27     A first-of-its-kind documentary on a northern Saskatchewan Metis leader will premiere tonight on APTN.   “Jim Brady: In the Footsteps of the Metis Leader” is a one-hour...

Flooding Continues to Impact First Nations

Flooding Continues to Impact First Nations Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 15:38     Four First Nations remain under local states of emergency.   Cowessess, Sakimay, Ochapowace and Standing Buffalo First Nations continue to fight rising flood waters.   They are four of 15...

NAHC Underway in Saskatoon

NAHC Underway in Saskatoon Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 15:36     The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships are underway at the Jemini Arenas in Saskatoon.   Saskatchewan’s men’s and women’s teams are competing against teams from six other provinces...