SIAST Looks To Increase Aboriginal Enrollment

The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology has created a new position as part of an effort to increase the number of Aboriginal students and to improve their chances of success. Jason Seright is the new director of Aboriginal strategy for the...

Former Whitecap Dakota Accountant Faces New Fraud Charges

A man accused of defrauding the Whitecap Dakota First Nation of more than a million dollars is facing new charges. Hugo Gallegos was back in Saskatoon provincial court Monday morning. He now faces additional charges of theft over $5,000, fraud over $5,000, possession...

Battlefords RCMP Look For Suspects After Armed Hotel Robbery

Battlefords RCMP are on the lookout for suspects after an early morning armed robbery which may have been a case of mistaken identity. The incident was reported shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday morning. Two men entered a hotel room, pushed one person down and escaped with...

Buffalo River Woman Charged With Various Drug Offences

A 24-year-old woman has been charged after a weekend drug bust on the Buffalo River Dene Nation. RCMP say a car was pulled over on the reserve around 6 p.m. Saturday evening. Investigators say a search of the vehicle turned up cocaine, marijuana and evidence of drug...

Aboriginal Groups Have Mixed Reactions To Daniels Appeal Decision

There were mixed reactions to a court ruling in Ottawa Thursday. Métis activists are pleased the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the initial decision in the Daniels case that says they should be recognized as Indians under the Canadian constitution. Métis National...

Two face charges after RCMP shoot at vehicle

An 18 year old man and a 16 year old girl were in La Ronge Provincial Court today facing numerous charges after police shot at a vehicle Tuesday afternoon. It started around 2:30 p.m. when Montreal Lake RCMP advised La Ronge RCMP that a vehicle traveling north on...