New Education Facility in Saskatoon

New Education Facility in Saskatoon Friday, October 22, 2010 at 13:24     The ribbon has been cut on a new education facility in Saskatoon.   Located at Mount Royal Collegiate, the centre will be home to SIAST, the Saskatoon Public School Divison and a skills and...

Concerns Raised About Athabasca Basin Projects

Concerns Raised About Athabasca Basin Projects Friday, October 22, 2010 at 13:22     The Athabasca Territorial Government is expressing concerns about how some projects are being handled in the Athabasca basin.   It says it wants more clarification on the Midwest Mine...

New Provincial RCMP Commander

New Provincial RCMP Commander Friday, October 22, 2010 at 13:20     The new commander of the RCMP in Saskatchewan says he’s looking forward to his new job.   Russell Mirasty of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band says he never could have imagined that when he put on...

FHQTC Election Act Changes Still Cause Concern

FHQTC Election Act Changes Still Cause Concern Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 14:21     Changes to an election act of the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council are continuing to cause concerns among several chiefs.   Chief Todd Cappo of Muscowpetung, along with four...

Some Foods No Longer Subsidized: INAC

Some Foods No Longer Subsidized: INAC Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 14:19     Indian Affairs has come out with its list of foods it no longer subsidizes for transport.   INAC spokesman Leo Doyle says foods like bacon, which offer little nutritional value, are no...

Investigation Reopened into Police Shooting

Investigation Reopened into Police Shooting Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 14:18     RCMP are reopening their investigation into the death of a Clearwater River Dene First Nation man.   That became necessary after new evidence was brought forward Tuesday during an...

Anti-Poverty Group Speaks Out

Anti-Poverty Group Speaks Out Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 18:19     A  group of anti-poverty organzations are reporting that Saskatchewan’s economic boom hasn’t reached everyone.   Poverty Free Saskatchewan (PFS) compiled several recent reports into a...

Anti-Violence Program Launched

Anti-Violence Program Launched Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 18:09     A University of Saskatchewan researcher is working to prevent violence amongst young people.   Marie Battiste has helped to develop curriculum that looks at violence prevention and intervention...

Arcand Re-elected at S.T.C.

Arcand Re-elected at S.T.C. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 18:02     The Saskatoon Tribal Council’s incumbent Vice-Chief will continue her work for the next three years.   Today Geraldine Arcand defeated Roberta Bear by a vote of 52 to 13 at the STC’s...

Regina Death Sparks Probe

Regina Death Sparks Probe Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 17:46     An inquest has been ordered into the death of a Regina man.   Calvin McLean died on October 9th of 2008 after being arrested by the Regina police service the day before.   Authorities say the 43...