Hearing Regarding Case Of Slain Elder Wraps Up

Hearing Regarding Case Of Slain Elder Wraps Up Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 15:12     A judge will take the next few days to decide whether enough evidence exists to order a trial for a man accused of killing an elder on the Mistawasis First Nation.   37-year-old...

Runoff Posing A Potential Problem In Far North

Runoff Posing A Potential Problem In Far North Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 15:09     Any more spring precipitation could cause problems in the province’s Far North — according to the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority.   Authority spokesman Doug Johnson...

Little Red Residents Warned About Dam Release

Little Red Residents Warned About Dam Release Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 15:05     Residents of the Little Red River reserve and surrounding area are being asked to take precautions to protect their property from increased water flows.   The Saskatchewan Watershed...

Another Person In Race For SaskParty Nomination

Another Person In Race For SaskParty Nomination Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 15:02     A fourth individual has announced his intention to seek the Saskatchewan Party nomination in the upcoming provincial by-election in northern Saskatchewan.   Chris Hudyma lives in...

Green Party Leader Eyeing Cumberland By-Election

Green Party Leader Eyeing Cumberland By-Election Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 14:55     The new leader of the Green Party of Saskatchewan says she may run in the upcoming provincial by-election for the vacant Cumberland Riding.   Amber Jones, a 27-year-old graduate...

UN Hears About Indigenous TB Rates

UN Hears About Indigenous TB Rates Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 14:49     The Assembly of First Nations is one of several groups making a presentation to the UN in New York today about tuberculosis rates in the Indigenous population.   The AFN, the World Health...

Cheaper Groceries Made Available In Inner City

Cheaper Groceries Made Available In Inner City Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 14:41     Residents of Saskatoon’s inner city now have a place to buy inexpensive, nutritious foods.   For the past month, SWITCH — a student wellness initiative that provides...

Training Available For Northern Entrepreneurs

Training Available For Northern Entrepreneurs Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 14:38     People living in northern and rural parts of the province will now have easier access to business training.   This morning, the federal government announced nearly $270,000 to pay for...

SICC Given Funds To Revitalize Use Of Languages

SICC Given Funds To Revitalize Use Of Languages Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:25     The federal government has announced a three-year funding deal to help preserve First Nations languages in Saskatchewan.   The Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre will be given...

Long-Time Kawacatoose Chief Dies

Long-Time Kawacatoose Chief Dies Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:16     A man who served as chief of the Kawacatoose First Nation for two decades has passed away.   62-year-old Richard Poorman died Sunday in Regina from pneumonia and complications from diabetes.   His...