Beaver Bounty Idea Draws Unenthusiastic Response

Beaver Bounty Idea Draws Unenthusiastic Response Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 14:30     The Fur Institute of Canada says introducing a province-wide bounty on beavers in Saskatchewan is probably not a good idea.   Delegates to the annual SARM convention have voted...

Charges Laid After Police Interrupt Drug Deal

Charges Laid After Police Interrupt Drug Deal Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 14:12     Police in Prince Albert have arrested three men on drug charges.   Drew Ballantyne, Damien Ballantyne and Curtis Merasty each face various charges that include trafficking cocaine,...

Deal Inked To Develop First On-Reserve Potash Mine

Deal Inked To Develop First On-Reserve Potash Mine Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 13:31     A formal agreement has been signed today that paves the way for the development of the first potash mine on a Saskatchewan First Nation.   Encanto Potash Corporation and...

Province Wades Into Funding Of On-Reserve Housing

Province Wades Into Funding Of On-Reserve Housing Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 13:23     For the first time in Canada, a provincial government is providing funding for affordable housing on a reserve.   The Saskatchewan government has invested $1.7 million into a...

Ottawa Announces Funding For Native Youth In P.A.

Ottawa Announces Funding For Native Youth In P.A. Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 13:17     The federal government is putting more than $342,000 into programming for Aboriginal youth in Prince Albert.   The announcement was made this morning by local MP Randy Hoback.  ...

Canoe Lake Chief Election Draws Seven Candidates

Canoe Lake Chief Election Draws Seven Candidates Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 13:12     Seven candidates have entered the race for the chance to lead the Canoe Lake Cree Nation over the next two years.   The list of candidates for next month’s chief election...