Northern Saskatchewan Firefighters Off to B.C.

Northern Saskatchewan Firefighters Off to B.C. Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 13:39       The number of Saskatchewan forest firefighters on loan in British Columbia is now up to 72.   Saskatchewan Environment sent 21 firefighters on Saturday to join the 9 already in B.C....

La Loche Youth Pay Tribute to Slain Teenager

La Loche Youth Pay Tribute to Slain Teenager Friday, August 08, 2003 at 14:28       Young people in La Loche have erected a makeshift memorial in front of the bar where a local youth was killed earlier this week.   Teddy bears, flowers and signs with anti-violence...

Province to Look at New Fire Detection System

Province to Look at New Fire Detection System Friday, August 08, 2003 at 14:26       The provincial government will examine whether or not to adopt a new forest fire detection system this fall.   Recently, officials with Saskatchewan Environment travelled to a...

Gabriel Dumont Institute Opens New Headquarters

Gabriel Dumont Institute Opens New Headquarters Friday, August 08, 2003 at 14:20       The Gabriel Dumont Institute in Saskatoon is celebrating the grand opening of its new centre today.   The Institute is the official education arm of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan...

All-Native TV Series Includes Former P.A. Resident

All-Native TV Series Includes Former P.A. Resident Friday, August 08, 2003 at 14:16       A Metis woman who used to live in Prince Albert is set to make television history.   Andrea Menard has a leading role in the new series “Moccasin Flats”, which was...

La Loche Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder

La Loche Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder Thursday, August 07, 2003 at 13:43       A 20-year-old man is facing a count of second degree murder in connection to the death of a La Loche teenager early yesterday.   Donny Lemaigre was arrested yesterday after the RCMP...

Northern Mayor Questions Source of Gov’t Funding

Northern Mayor Questions Source of Gov’t Funding Thursday, August 07, 2003 at 13:41       A northern leader is welcoming the renewal of the Northern Capital Grants Program, but feels the money should come from a different source.   New North chair and Buffalo...

Head of METSI Resigns

Head of METSI Resigns Thursday, August 07, 2003 at 13:39       The executive director of Metis Employment and Training of Saskatchewan has announced he’s stepping down.   Keith Henry will leave in approximately two weeks time for a new job in Vancouver, a...

La Loche Teen Dead After Late Night Altercation

La Loche Teen Dead After Late Night Altercation Wednesday, August 06, 2003 at 17:33       The La Loche RCMP is asking for the public’s help in the investigation of the sudden death of a 17-year-old boy overnight.   The youth was fatally injured in an altercation...

Accused in Grandmother’s Bay Murder Back in Court

Accused in Grandmother’s Bay Murder Back in Court Wednesday, August 06, 2003 at 17:26       The three young males from Grandmother’s Bay accused of murdering a man from the community last month made a court appearance in La Ronge yesterday.   All have been...