Hot Weather Means Northern Fire Hazards On The Rise

Hot weather in the far north has increased fire hazards for some communities. Curtis Lee of Saskatchewan Environment says conditions around Uranium City and Fond du Lac are amongst the driest. He says one fire they’re watching closely is located just south of the Fond...

Aboriginal Entrepreneur Honoured For Youth Clothing Line

Two years ago, Kendal Netmaker took an idea and ran with and today he is being honoured for his perseverance and entrepreneurial excellence. Last week, Netmaker’s company Neechie Gear – which makes youth designer sportswear such as hoodies, sweatpants, caps and...

Saskatoon Summer Lunch Program Marks 25th Anniversary

The Saskatoon and District Labour Council kicked off its 25th annual summer snack program on Friday. The program provides daily free-of-charge lunches to inner-city kids throughout the summer months at Pleasant Hill, Westmount, Optimist, Confederation, Meadow Green...

Warrant Issued For Violent Offender

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a violent offender. 49 year-old Mitchell Sasakamoose failed to return to his residence in Regina last night. He has a history of substance abuse and committing violent crimes. He is 5″8, 160 lbs, with brown eyes and...

James Smith Cree Nation Assesses Roads After Flooding Situation

Engineers are being brought in to assess the flooding situation at the James Smith Cree Nation. Forty people were evacuated from the reserve after overland water cut off their homes from the rest of the community. Robert Head is the chief of the Peter Chapman band,...

Province Creates New Protected Area In Northern Sask

The province has designated a 3,600 square kilometre area in the northern Saskatchewan as a new protected area. The Pink Lake Representative Area Ecological Reserve is located about 160 kilometres north of La Ronge. The boreal region provides habitat for many species...

Aboriginal Golf Pro Takes Part In Dakota Dunes Open

A number of the world’s up and coming and established golfers took to the links Thursday at the Dakota Dunes Open including Aboriginal golf pro Notah Begay the third. Begay, the only Native American on the PGA Tour, is in the Saskatoon area for the week and will take...