RCMP Arrest Man Carrying Rifle In Meadow Lake

RCMP Arrest Man Carrying Rifle In Meadow Lake Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 14:27     A man was taken into custody yesterday after allegedly wandering through Meadow Lake carrying a rifle.   The RCMP sent officers to a ditch on Highway 55 near the Meadow Lake...

Big River Sawmill Officially Sold

Big River Sawmill Officially Sold Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 14:59     The shuttered sawmill in Big River has officially changed hands.   On Tuesday EACOM Timber Corporation announced it had sold the plant to Carrier Forest Products for 7.5 million dollars.  ...

New Group Homes Announced For N.B.

New Group Homes Announced For N.B. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 14:58     Two new group homes for people with intellectual disabilities will be built in North Battleford.   Social Services is providing 750-thousand dollars to cover the costs.   Some of the money...

Province Pours Funds Into Pre-Kindergarten Rooms

Province Pours Funds Into Pre-Kindergarten Rooms Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 14:57     The provincial government is taking steps to upgrade pre-kindergarten rooms across the province.   Today education minister Donna Harpauer announced upgrades to the tune of 1.7...

FNUC Marks Historic Partnership

FNUC Marks Historic Partnership Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 14:55     The First Nations University of Canada is holding celebrations today to make a unique partnership.   It was 35 years ago the FNUC, which was then known as the Saskatchewan Indian Federated...

Respected Senator Passes Away

Respected Senator Passes Away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 14:52     A funeral is planned for a First Nations senator from the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.   On Monday Senator Alma Kytwayhat passed away peacefully at the age of 69.   For 21 consecutive years...

Arrest Made In La Ronge Murder

Arrest Made In La Ronge Murder Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 15:37     RCMP have arrested a 21 year-old La Ronge man on charges of First degree murder.   Jimmy David Douglas Ross is accused of killing 23 year-old Jason Charles, who is also from the band.   It was...

Illegal Outfitting Operation Fined

Illegal Outfitting Operation Fined Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 15:37     A Flying Dust First Nations man has been fined $20,300 for illegal outfitting and other crimes.   Leon Delorme was convicted in Meadow Lake Provincial Court of illegal outfitting and hunting,...

Goodtrack Determined To Cut Expenses

Goodtrack Determined To Cut Expenses Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 15:36     The Chairman of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s board says the first order of business at the next meeting will be to reduce board expenditures.   Kirk Goodtrack says that...

Day Of Action Scheduled

Day Of Action Scheduled Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 15:34     First Nations from around the province will converge on Regina next week for a provincial day of action.   This year it will be a “treaty walk” that will involve First Nations walking down...