Man Accused Of Murder Released On Bail

Man Accused Of Murder Released On Bail Friday, September 15, 2006 at 16:43     A man accused of shooting two people on the Mistawasis First Nation earlier this month has been released on bail.   A clerk at Court of Queen’s Bench in Prince Albert confirmed today...

NDP Accused of Putting First Nations Ahead Of Kids

NDP Accused of Putting First Nations Ahead Of Kids Friday, September 15, 2006 at 15:23     Saskatchewan’s Children’s Advocate believes the Community Resources department is putting its relationship with First Nations ahead of children.   That conclusion...

SaskParty Renews Call For Belanger’s Dismissal

SaskParty Renews Call For Belanger’s Dismissal Friday, September 15, 2006 at 15:04     An Opposition critic says he wants Buckley Belanger to resign, or be stripped of his Community Resources portfolio by Premier Lorne Calvert.   Ted Merriman says...

Belanger Defends Nilson

Belanger Defends Nilson Friday, September 15, 2006 at 15:00     Buckley Belanger says the Environment minister wasn’t criticizing northern residents when he said the hamlet of Stony Rapids could have done a better job of preparing itself for wildfires.   Earlier...

Manitoba Smoking Bylaw Decision Won’t Impact Sask.

Manitoba Smoking Bylaw Decision Won’t Impact Sask. Friday, September 15, 2006 at 14:57     A recent decision by the Manitoba government to strike down smoking on reserves will likely have little impact here, according to a director with Saskatchewan Health.  ...

Search For Missing Hunter Continues

Search For Missing Hunter Continues Friday, September 15, 2006 at 14:53     A search continues today for a missing hunter from Southend.   49-year-old Leo Jobb disappeared earlier this week while hunting near a small lake in that region.   RCMP spokesman Sgt. Brad...

Red Cross Launches Northern Volunteer Campaign

Red Cross Launches Northern Volunteer Campaign Friday, September 15, 2006 at 14:25     The Canadian Red Cross is searching for new recruits in northern Saskatchewan.   Erin McLeod is the Disaster Services Coordinator with the Red Cross in Prince Albert.   McLeod says...

Hunters Warned About Accidental Wildfires

Hunters Warned About Accidental Wildfires Friday, September 15, 2006 at 14:16     Saskatchewan Environment is issuing a safety warning to all hunters to be careful with their fires now that hunting season is here.   Jeanette Krayetski says the summer was drier than...

Overdue Caribou Survey In The Works

Overdue Caribou Survey In The Works Friday, September 15, 2006 at 14:08     An official with the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board says work is underway to launch a survey of the animals next year.   However, Dr. Ross Thompson says the group will likely...

Tribal Council Helps Build Affordable Housing

Tribal Council Helps Build Affordable Housing Friday, September 15, 2006 at 14:05     A new affordable housing complex has been established in North Battleford in partnership with the Battlefords Tribal Council.   Lucky Man First Nation Chief Pauline Okemow says the...