MLA Says Northerners Should Receive Travel Money

MLA Says Northerners Should Receive Travel Money Monday, September 19, 2011 at 14:17     A northern MLA says he wants to see more resources made available to northerners who are forced to travel to see family members who may be sick or injured.   Buckley Belanger says...

MCRRHA Names New CEO

MCRRHA Names New CEO Monday, September 19, 2011 at 14:16     Andrew McLetchie is the new CEO of the Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority.   He begins the job on October 1st and replaces Kathy Chisholm who is retiring after five years in the position.  ...

Inmate Escapes Willow Cree Healing Lodge

Inmate Escapes Willow Cree Healing Lodge Friday, September 16, 2011 at 15:29     An inmate has escaped from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge.   Staff noticed 26-year-old Terrance Bear was missing around midnight.   He is currently serving 13 years for two counts of...

Woman Lied About Sexual Assault By Officer

Woman Lied About Sexual Assault By Officer Friday, September 16, 2011 at 15:28     An allegation by a Pelican Lake First Nation woman that she had been sexually assaulted by a police officer turned out to be a lie.   As a result, 37-year-old Myrna Chamakese is serving...

Kawacatoose Hall Burns Down

Kawacatoose Hall Burns Down Friday, September 16, 2011 at 15:26     A fire on the Kawacatoose First Nation has sent the band’s community hall up in smoke.   The blaze broke out yesterday afternoon.   RCMP say part of the building has partially collapsed, and it will...

Kawacatoose Hall Burns Down

Kawacatoose Hall Burns Down Friday, September 16, 2011 at 15:26     A fire on the Kawacatoose First Nation has sent the band’s community hall up in smoke.   The blaze broke out yesterday afternoon.   RCMP say part of the building has partially collapsed, and it will...

RCMP Search for Missing Red Pheasant Man

RCMP Search for Missing Red Pheasant Man Friday, September 16, 2011 at 15:26     Battlefords RCMP say they’re doing their best to find a missing Red Pheasant First Nation man.   Forty-five-year-old Ronald William Peequaquat was last seen June 25th.   RCMP reported him...

Incumbent Not Running in English River Election

Incumbent Not Running in English River Election Friday, September 16, 2011 at 15:25     The English River First Nation is preparing to hold elections for chief and counselors.   However, a familiar face will not be returning to the political battle.   Incumbent chief...

FSIN Answers Questions About SIGA

FSIN Answers Questions About SIGA Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 20:29     The FSIN is responding to recent media reports surrounding how much it costs to operate the board for the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority.   Vice-Chief Morley Watson met with media today...

La Loche Man Dies After Rollover

La Loche Man Dies After Rollover Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 15:05     RCMP say one person is dead following a single-vehicle rollover north of La Loche.   The incident on Highway 955 was reported around 10pm Wednesday evening.   Police say there were two people...