Saskatoon Police Investigate Stabbing

Saskatoon Police Investigate Stabbing Friday, November 16, 2007 at 14:24     The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crimes Unit is turning to the public for assistance in solving a recent stabbing in the city.   Officers say they were called to the 300 block of Avenue S...

Aboriginal Achievement Award Recipients Announced

Aboriginal Achievement Award Recipients Announced Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 15:12     A University of Saskatchewan professor will be honoured at the 2008 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards.   Dr. Marie Ann Battiste is one of 14 Aboriginal citizens from across...

Report: Tories Divert Residential School Funds

Report: Tories Divert Residential School Funds Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 15:07     The Liberals say it is “completely unacceptable” that the Conservative government is reportedly removing millions of dollars from the Indian Residential School...

Star-Phoenix Letter To The Editor Upsets Band

Star-Phoenix Letter To The Editor Upsets Band Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 15:04     The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is demanding an apology and a retraction from the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix over a letter to the editor published last Friday.   In a letter about First...

Anti-Gangs Rally Draws 60 Marchers

Anti-Gangs Rally Draws 60 Marchers Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 15:01     Some Saskatoon residents took to the streets yesterday to reclaim their neighbourhood.   Around 60 people marched down 20th Street, chanting that they want an end to gang violence in the area....

Report: Oilsands Quest Looking For Major Partner

Report: Oilsands Quest Looking For Major Partner Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 14:51     It appears an energy company in Alberta is looking for a major corporation to help it extract oil out of northwest Saskatchewan.   The Globe and Mail is reporting that Oilsands...

La Ronge Judge Wins Pension Battle

La Ronge Judge Wins Pension Battle Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 14:47     A La Ronge judge will soon receive a government pension, despite the fact he is still serving on the bench.   The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ruled that Judge Wilfrid Tucker can collect...

Province Revokes Outfitter’s Privileges On Lake

Province Revokes Outfitter’s Privileges On Lake Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 15:16     A northern outfitting camp has been permanently suspended from fishing on Trout Lake.   Sportsman’s Lodge was recently convicted in court for breaking rules...

Suspects Sought After Woman Beaten In Home

Suspects Sought After Woman Beaten In Home Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 15:12     Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public’s help in tracking down two Aboriginal men believed responsible for a violent home invasion early this morning.   The Mounties say two...

Buffalo Narrows Convenience Store Destroyed

Buffalo Narrows Convenience Store Destroyed Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 15:09     Buffalo Narrows’ convenience store burned down yesterday, creating a gap in services for the community.   Mayor Bobby Woods says the fire broke out at the Snack Shack around...