Toddler Dies After Dog Attack

Toddler Dies After Dog Attack Monday, August 22, 2011 at 14:28A three-year-old Mosquito First Nation girl died after being attacked by dogs on the reserve on Sunday.RCMP and Ambulance personnel were called to the scene at about 7 p.m. Sunday.The child was sent to...

Mourning Jack Layton

Mourning Jack Layton Monday, August 22, 2011 at 14:27Politicians and activists are mourning the loss of federal opposition leader, Jack Layton.A long-time Saskatchewan First Nations leader with ties to the NDP says he’s shocked and heartbroken by Layton’s...

Man Going to Trial in Mistawasis Murder

Man Going to Trial in Mistawasis Murder Monday, August 22, 2011 at 14:24A man accused of a decade-old killing is headed to trial.Curtis Nataucappo sat in shackles this morning in provincial court as lawyers for the crown and defense jointly agreed to send the matter...

Police Quiet on Sturgeon Lake Sudden Death

Police Quiet on Sturgeon Lake Sudden Death Monday, August 22, 2011 at 14:23Police are saying very little about a sudden death on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation over the weekend.RCMP say they received a 9-1-1 call at around 10 o’clock Saturday morning about a...

Hearing Begins for Woman Accused in Toddler Death

Hearing Begins for Woman Accused in Toddler Death Monday, August 22, 2011 at 14:22The preliminary hearing for a woman charged in the death of a toddler began today in Saskatoon.Eunice Wudrich, who was in court for the first time since being charged, is accused of...

Encanto Releases Preliminary Assessment

Encanto Releases Preliminary Assessment Monday, August 22, 2011 at 14:21The Encanto Potash Corporation is reporting their Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Muskowekwan First Nation mine project.The assessment is recommending solution mining for the project...

More Heavy Equipment Operators in North

More Heavy Equipment Operators in North Monday, August 22, 2011 at 14:20There are ten new heavy equipment operators in the province’s north, thanks to a partnership between the Athabasca Labour Services, Northern Career Quest, Northlands College and the PAGC.Rob...

AFN Applauds Grassy Narrows Decision

AFN Applauds Grassy Narrows Decision Friday, August 19, 2011 at 14:56The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations says a recent Ontario court decision could have implications across the country.Yesterday the treaty rights of the citizens of Grassy Narrows First...

AFN Chief Mum on Lonechild’s Suspension

AFN Chief Mum on Lonechild’s Suspension Friday, August 19, 2011 at 14:55Assembly of First Nations National Chief has little to say about the recent suspension and impending legal battle surrounding FSIN Chief Guy Lonechild.National Chief Shawn Atleo says it is...

New Saskatchewan Hospital Too Big: Advocacy Group

New Saskatchewan Hospital Too Big: Advocacy Group Friday, August 19, 2011 at 14:44The new mental hospital announced yesterday for North Battleford is too big, according to a group that speaks for mentally ill people.The group is called The Danny Hughes Associates...