Man Accused of Trying To Kill La Loche Teen

Man Accused of Trying To Kill La Loche Teen     Friday, April 08, 2011 at 12:54     A man from La Loche has been charged with attempted murder after a teenage girl was stabbed in the community.   RCMP were called to a home last Friday at around 4:30 in the morning.  ...

Suspect in Pelican Lake Torture Case in Court

Suspect in Pelican Lake Torture Case in Court Friday, April 08, 2011 at 12:49     A judge has adjourned the case of a man charged with assaulting and confining young males on the Pelican Lake First Nation.   27-year-old Larry Thomas remains in remand, pending his next...

Police Officer Asked To Boost Native Recruitment

Police Officer Asked To Boost Native Recruitment Friday, April 08, 2011 at 12:41     A long-time member of the Prince Albert Police Service says she is looking forward to helping Aboriginal youth find jobs as officers.   SGt. Gwen Kennedy recently agreed to a position...

More Charges in Confinement Case

More Charges in Confinement Case Thursday, April 07, 2011 at 15:42     More charges have been laid in a bizarre case of assault and unlawful confinement on the Pelican Lake First Nation.   RCMP say two boys, aged 14 and 16, have come forward in the matter.   It was...

Saskatoon Police Investigate Shooting

Saskatoon Police Investigate Shooting Thursday, April 07, 2011 at 15:27     The Saskatoon police are investigating what appears to be an early morning shooting.   Police were notified at 7:30 a.m. that 20-year-old male victim was in an alley in the rear of the 2400...

Poundmaker Man Faces Firearms Charges

Poundmaker Man Faces Firearms Charges Thursday, April 07, 2011 at 14:30     A mid June trial date has been set for a Poundmaker First Nation man facing five firearms charges.   The trial for 44-year-old Arnold Pete will be held June 15th and 16th in Cut Knife.   The...

First Peoples Party Urges People to Vote on Issues

First Peoples Party Urges People to Vote on Issues Thursday, April 07, 2011 at 14:29     A First Nations man is encouraging voters to make sure the candidate they vote for understands the Aboriginal issues in their area.   William Morin is the president of the First...

Mining Challenges Topic At Conference

Mining Challenges Topic At Conference Thursday, April 07, 2011 at 14:27     The challenges and possible pitfalls of dealing with mining companies is being discussed in Prince Albert today.   Northern delegates are hearing from other community leaders and experts about...

SaskGaming Boasts Most Diversity

SaskGaming Boasts Most Diversity Thursday, April 07, 2011 at 14:26     SaskGaming can boast that its diversity numbers are higher than any other of the provincial Crown Corporations.   This year’s annual report says 42.5 per cent of Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw...

Red Earth Prepares for Possible Flood

Red Earth Prepares for Possible Flood Wednesday, April 06, 2011 at 15:14     Officials at Red Earth First Nation are preparing for the spring runoff and possible flooding.   Chief Ian McKay says he noticed the appearance of surface runoff this morning.   He says the...