Prince Albert Seniors Given Free Home Security

Prince Albert Seniors Given Free Home Security Friday, September 02, 2011 at 13:52     Low-income elders in Prince Albert now have a bit more security available to them.   The provincial government says it will provide free home security devices to senior citizens who...

Lonechild Resigns As Chief of FSIN

Lonechild Resigns As Chief of FSIN Thursday, September 01, 2011 at 21:05     After a seven-month battle over the leadership of the FSIN, Guy Lonechild has stepped down as Chief.   He made the announcement yesterday after hours of meeting with Chiefs and other...

Million Dollar Winner at Painted Hand

Million Dollar Winner at Painted Hand Thursday, September 01, 2011 at 15:47     The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority says a Smoke Signals progressive jackpot of nearly $1 million was won Wednesday at the Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton.   The win is the second...

Child Assault Suspect Makes Brief Escape

Child Assault Suspect Makes Brief Escape Thursday, September 01, 2011 at 14:53     New charges have been laid against a man from the Muscowpetung First Nation accused of assaulting his wife and infant son.   RCMP say the 23-year-old took off on foot following a brief...

Gardypie Murder Suspects Ordered To Stand Trial

Gardypie Murder Suspects Ordered To Stand Trial Thursday, September 01, 2011 at 14:50     Four men accused in last year’s slaying of Raymond Gardypie in Regina will stand trial for second-degree murder at Court of Queen’s Bench.   The four accused appeared...

Grim Anniversary For Onion Lake And Lloydminster

Grim Anniversary For Onion Lake And Lloydminster Thursday, September 01, 2011 at 14:49     The anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is approaching, but people in Lloydminster are remembering another sad day.   On September 1st, 2001, 22-year-old Dana Fair was...

Men Hit By Truck While Working On Motorcycle

Men Hit By Truck While Working On Motorcycle Thursday, September 01, 2011 at 14:43     Battlefords RCMP are investigating a collision between a truck and a motorcycle on the Red Pheasant First Nation.   The accident happened Tuesday night at about 9:30.   RCMP say...

Fishers Preparing For Life After FFMC Monopoly

Fishers Preparing For Life After FFMC Monopoly Thursday, September 01, 2011 at 14:39     Optimism is brewing for a commercial fisher from Reindeer Lake.   Tom Bird says he’s excited about a visit to the local area by a U.S. businessman.   Bird says the...

Cameco Expects 86 More Nuclear Reactors By 2020

Cameco Expects 86 More Nuclear Reactors By 2020 Thursday, September 01, 2011 at 14:36     Despite a nuclear meltdown in Japan and a pledge by Germany to get out of the industry, uranium giant Cameco is optimistic about the future.   Company brass held a conference...

Lonechild Gets Job Back, FSIN Plans to Appeal

Lonechild Gets Job Back, FSIN Plans to Appeal Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 16:18     Twice FSIN Chief Guy Lonechild tried the door of the FSIN today, and both times it was locked.   Lonechild tried to return to work today after a judge ruled yesterday that his...