Fishers Encouraged By Marketer’s Northern Visit

Fishers Encouraged By Marketer’s Northern Visit Thursday, September 08, 2011 at 14:39     A spokesman for northern commercial fishers says they are still on track to start marketing their own fish next spring.   Brian MacDonald is the president of Saskatchewan...

Health Region Striving To Boost Native Workforce

Health Region Striving To Boost Native Workforce Thursday, September 08, 2011 at 14:34     The Saskatoon Health Region hopes to increase its percentage of Aboriginal workers in the next few months by more than two per cent.   The percentage is currently at 3.9%, which...

Thunderchild Man Warned About Criminal Record

Thunderchild Man Warned About Criminal Record Wednesday, September 07, 2011 at 14:00     A judge has warned a 25-year-old Thunderchild First Nation man that he could end up being jailed for life if he offends again.   Yesterday, Judge Kim Young sentenced Eric Patrick...

Murder Charge Laid In Regina Backyard Death

Murder Charge Laid In Regina Backyard Death Wednesday, September 07, 2011 at 13:43     A man originally charged with aggravated assault in a sudden death in Regina this past weekend is now facing a charge of second-degree murder.   Regina police say the charge against...

Slate Of Candidates Confirmed For FSIN Elections

Slate Of Candidates Confirmed For FSIN Elections Wednesday, September 07, 2011 at 13:31     We now know who will be running in next month’s Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations elections.   Eight candidates are running for the Offices of the Second and...

Bridge Crack Costing Cameco Thousands Of Dollars

Bridge Crack Costing Cameco Thousands Of Dollars Wednesday, September 07, 2011 at 13:25     Truckers are being reminded that weight restrictions are still in effect for Prince Albert’s Diefenbaker Bridge.   The Prince Albert Police Service is monitoring both...

Aboriginal Affairs Weighs In On Lonechild Payout

Aboriginal Affairs Weighs In On Lonechild Payout Wednesday, September 07, 2011 at 13:21     The federal government is joining the province in saying it doesn’t want to see its money used on a severance package for Guy Lonechild.   It’s been less than a...

Students Raise Tipi At Saskatchewan College

Students Raise Tipi At Saskatchewan College Wednesday, September 07, 2011 at 13:19     A group of students from Parkdale College in Fort Qu’Appelle created their own sacred space on campus today.   A tipi-raising was held this morning after students from the...

Man Dead After Fight On Kawacatoose Reserve

Man Dead After Fight On Kawacatoose Reserve Tuesday, September 06, 2011 at 14:34     A 23-year-old man from the Kawacatoose First Nation is facing a second-degree murder charge after a fatal fight on the reserve early Sunday morning.   RCMP say 27-year-old Dennis...

Suspect In Regina Sudden Death Appears In Court

Suspect In Regina Sudden Death Appears In Court Tuesday, September 06, 2011 at 14:27     A 40-year-old man was in a Regina courtroom today facing charges of aggravated assault related to a sudden death in the city.   Fergus Standingready was arrested after a body was...