Surveying Saskatchewan’s wildfire damage

Surveying Saskatchewan’s wildfire damage

It was the worst year in memory for wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan, now the government is doing an in-depth analysis of how the crises was handled and what – if anything – could have been done better. The government is reaching out to...
Escaped inmate recaptured in Montreal Lake

Escaped inmate recaptured in Montreal Lake

An inmate who escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert on October 5 is back in custody. Officials with Corrections Canada say Hector Thomas Bird was picked up Sunday evening by RCMP in Montreal Lake. Bird went missing during a head count in the...

Woman accused of murdering another woman in Grandmother’s Bay

A 37-year-old woman is scheduled to appear in La Ronge Provincial Court this morning to face a charge of second-degree murder. Early Saturday morning, Stanley Mission RCMP were called to Grandmother’s Bay. Officers found the body of a 39-year-old woman at a home...

Acts of bravery on Sask. First Nations to be recognized today

Thirteen bravery awards are being handed out in Regina today by Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant Governor. Among those being recognized are Patrick and Jeremy Witchekan. They are credited with saving a family from a burning home on the Witchekan Lake First Nation in...
Northern fishery reveals new name at grand opening

Northern fishery reveals new name at grand opening

Invited guests, government officials and members of the media gathered in Wollaston Lake on Friday for the grand opening of the Northern Wild Fishery. The fish processing plant logo, website and brand name were also officially unveiled at the event. The facility is...
Canada’s Chief Justice calls for more aboriginal judges

Canada’s Chief Justice calls for more aboriginal judges

Just before Canada’s Chief Justice took the podium for her speech at the “Aboriginal Peoples and Law: We Are All Here to Stay” conference, she honoured the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Chief Justice , Beverley McLachlin presented Justice Murray...

Bail hearing set for boy accused in Red Earth murder

A boy accused of killing a Red Earth man this summer is set to seek bail. Dion Head was found deceased in his home at the end of July. Ernest McKay and a teen boy have been charged with his murder. They also face a robbery charge for the same incident. The teen...
New company looking to widen the audience for aboriginal talent

New company looking to widen the audience for aboriginal talent

A company launching at the end of this month is looking to widen the audience for aboriginal talent. Wanska Talent offers mentoring, professional development, and will host events. The business has three main managers, explained Geraldine Carriere. Each will focus on...