Montreal Lake Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Aunt

A Montreal Lake man has pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and assault of his aunt while charges of attempted murder have been dropped. Last summer, 31-year-old Kevin Henderson kidnapped and assaulted his 66-year-old-aunt. While the attempted murder charges were...

Big Funding Boost for Saskatchewan Sexual Assault Centres

During times of zero budget hikes or even cutbacks, one group got a pleasant surprise today.  The provincial government has announced a 22 per cent hike in funding for sexual assault centres in the province. The announcement was made by Russ Marchuk on behalf of...

Active Aboriginal Children More Likely to Finish School: Study

A new study finds that Aboriginal kids have a better chance of finishing school when they are active. The Statistics Canada report from 2012 found that weekly participation in sports for boys increased their chances of finishing high school by the age of 18. For...

Over 500 Youth Visit Career Fair on La Ronge-area Reserve

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre played host to the 29th Annual La Ronge and Area Career Fair yesterday. This year’s event featured a new twist with a “Hands on Careers” station where youth could learn...

Suspect in Killing of Pelican Narrows Teen Granted Bail

One of the men charged in a Pelican Narrows homicide last week has been released on bail. Robbie Custer is among seven people charged with the second-degree murder of 17-year-old Hilliard Sewap, Jr. on May 2. The 20-year-old Custer posted $1,000 bail at Court of...

Aboriginal High School Students Experience University Life

The University of Regina wants to improve the success rate of Aboriginal students.  It is hosting a two-day conference called, “Discover Your Direction”.  Its aim is to get more Aboriginal high school students to finish high school and pursue a...

McArthur River Uranium Mine Wins Fourth National Safety Award

The McArthur River uranium mine has been recognized for safety performance. The Cameco mine was awarded the John T. Ryan Trophy for the best safety performance in the metal mine category for 2014. Kevin Quesnel, general ganager for the site, says they are proud of the...