Province Moves Ahead With New Staking System

The province is going hi-tech for staking mineral claims. A new on-line system goes into effect this week. Energy and Mines minister Tim McMillan says it is light years ahead of the way claims have been made in Saskatchewan for decades. McMillan expects the new on...

Police Charge 3rd Suspect In Death Of Ahtahkakoop Man

Police have laid charges against another person in the death of a teenager from the Ahtahkakoop First Nation. 18 year-old Dakota Nayneecassum died in September of this year after he and another person were attacked at a Prince Albert residence. Both victims were taken...

Northern Youth Head To Africa

Two women from Northern Saskatchewan are on their way to Africa. Bonnie Masuskapoe and Chandra Gillis are both members of the Canada World Youth Program that just wrapped up a volunteer-trip on the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian reserve in Ontario. They, along with seven...

New Book Celebrates Metis Generosity

The Gabriel Dumont Institute has announced the publication of a new book. The Diamond Willow Walking Stick is a traditional Metis story about generosity. The book’s author, Leah Dorion, says much of the book was inspired by the late Jim Brady. Dorion says the...

Rink Program Opens Up To First Nations

The province has expanded a program aimed at improving hockey rinks in Saskatchewan communities. The Community Rink Affordability Grant now includes indoor rinks on First Nations. The grant provides $2,500 per eligible ice surface to help fund operating costs and...