New Wave Of Aboriginal Graduates Come Out Of Summer Program

by | Aug 24, 2013

A graduation ceremony is being held today for some teenagers in Saskatoon who are attending a summer school program. The Atoske Summer Training program offers employment skills to the youth in a variety of different fields. These include first aid, financial literacy,...

Province and FSIN Pledge To Work Closer Together

by | Aug 23, 2013

The province and FSIN signed a new bilateral protocol agreement today, which they say signals their commitment to work together on First Nations issues. The bilateral protocol sets out a formal framework of ongoing meetings that will be co-chaired by Premier Brad Wall...

Bail Granted To Man Charged In Fatal Crash

by | Aug 22, 2013

Bail has been granted to a 21 year-old man accused of causing the deaths of two people in Prince Albert. Jeremiah Jobb said nothing as the judge told the court he would be granted release on a $2,000 bond. He pointed out Jobb has no criminal record. As part of his...

Lawsuit Launched On Behalf Of Day-School Survivors

by | Aug 22, 2013

A Regina lawyer has filed a lawsuit on behalf of day-school survivors on the Red Pheasant First Nation. The plaintiff in the case attended the school from 1968 to 1977 where he was frequently sexually abused by a gym teacher. He also suffered emotional abuse and was...

Strong Aboriginal Ties Remain At Top Of RCMP In Saskatchewan

by | Aug 22, 2013

There are deep aboriginal connections to the leadership of the Saskatchewan RCMP. The new commanding officer is from a small reserve in the Yukon. 45 year-old Brenda Butterworth Carr is taking over where 56 year-old Russ Mirasty left off. He is a member of the Lac La...

Conservative MP’s Defend Prorogation Of Parliament

by | Aug 22, 2013

The minister in charge of the country’s purse-strings is denying claims by the opposition that Stephen Harper is trying to avoid some political heat by proroguing parliament. Critics are pointing to the Pamela Wallin Scandal and rumoured dissent within the Tory...

Head Of Treasury Board Seeks Feedback In Big River Region

by | Aug 21, 2013

The Minister responsible for the Treasury Board met with small-business owners in Big River today. Tony Clement sat inside a diner talking to the residents alongside Northern Saskatchewan MP Rob Clarke. Clement says many of the problems affecting business people are...