Suspect In La Ronge Hit And Run Pleads Not Guilty

Suspect In La Ronge Hit And Run Pleads Not Guilty Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 15:13     A 19-year-old northern Saskatchewan woman charged after the death of a pedestrian last month has entered a plea of not guilty to three charges.   Sheena Billette was arrested...

Province Grants SIIT Requested Tax Break

Province Grants SIIT Requested Tax Break Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 14:33     The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is getting a break on its taxes.   The province announced today the school will soon be exempt from school and municipal taxes on...

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...