Natural Gas Not Catching On In La Ronge As Quickly As Hoped

Natural gas appears to be a tough sell in the Town of La Ronge. It was first introduced in the community in late 2009.  So far, 119 homes and businesses have signed up — roughly 21% of the number of customers that could currently be hooked up. SaskEnergy...

Aboriginal Senate Committee Elects New Chair

The new chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples says he is looking forward to the challenge. Yesterday, Ottawa resident and long-time police officer Vernon White was elected to take over from outgoing chair Gerry St. Germaine. The Conservative was...

Literacy Camps Becoming A Hit With Aboriginal Youth

Some high praise is being given to summer camps in the province designed to get Aboriginal children reading more. According to organizers, over 960 kids attended 23 camps in 25 communities in the province this summer. This includes camps in Buffalo Narrows, La Ronge,...

Province Calls On RCMP To Investigate Online Gaming Site

The Saskatchewan government has asked the RCMP to investigate after a former First Nations chief set up an online gambling website. Bernard Shepherd from the White Bear First Nation has launched a new gaming site at www.northernbearcasino.com. Under the Criminal Code...

TRC Announces Plans To Visit Prince Albert Jails

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has announced plans to gather statements from inmates at two jails in Prince Albert. On Thursday and Friday, TRC members will talk with inmates at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary and Riverbend Institution. In a release, TRC...