LLRIB Veteran Honoured 55 Years After Death

LLRIB Veteran Honoured 55 Years After Death Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 14:10     A member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is being honoured today with a special war veterans grave marker, more than 50 years after he passed away.   A special service was held today for...

Big Idea Three Holding SK Auditions

Big Idea Three Holding SK Auditions Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 14:08     The Big Idea Three contest is holding auditions for people with new projects or programs that can help improve the lives of Aboriginal people.   Dan Brandt is the CEO of the Dreamcatcher...

Sakitawak Group Home Opens in Ile-a-la-Crosse

Sakitawak Group Home Opens in Ile-a-la-Crosse Monday, August 15, 2011 at 13:21     The ribbon-cutting for the Sakitawak Group Home was held today in Ile-a-la-Crosse.   The provincial government contributed $540,000 toward construction of the home, which will house...

Seeing Missing Man “Shocked” Lodge Worker

Seeing Missing Man “Shocked” Lodge Worker Monday, August 15, 2011 at 13:20     One of the first people to see a missing Deschambault Lake man says she was shocked when he walked through the door of her lodge.   Margaret Descalchuk was working at...

Kahkwistahaw Hosts 60’s Scoop Gathering

Kahkwistahaw Hosts 60’s Scoop Gathering Monday, August 15, 2011 at 13:16     A First Nation in southern Saskatchewan is hosting a gathering for those who were taken from foster homes in the 60’s and 70’s and adopted out to families as far away as...

RCMP Expect to Lay More Charges in Home Invasion

RCMP Expect to Lay More Charges in Home Invasion Monday, August 15, 2011 at 13:15     The RCMP say they expect to soon lay charges against a second suspect in a violent home invasion last month on the Pasqua First Nation.   Another suspect, 18-year-old Christopher...

Flin Flon Extra Foods Closing

Flin Flon Extra Foods Closing Monday, August 15, 2011 at 13:13     People living in Flin Flon and the surrounding area will soon have less choice when it comes to buying groceries.   As of October 15th, the Extra Foods will be closing, as the company says the store is...

First Nations SK Party Candidate No Longer Running

First Nations SK Party Candidate No Longer Running Friday, August 12, 2011 at 16:37     A politician from the Key First Nation has announced he is stepping away from politics.   Cory O’Soup was expected to represent the SaskParty during the next provincial election in...

Black Lake Man Faces First Degree Murder Charge

Black Lake Man Faces First Degree Murder Charge Friday, August 12, 2011 at 14:50     A 26-year-old Black Lake man has been charged with first degree murder.   Allister Moise Donard is the RCMP’s suspect in the death of 21-year-old Black Lake resident Joey John...

Province Signs LOUs with FSIN, MNS

Province Signs LOUs with FSIN, MNS Friday, August 12, 2011 at 14:49     The Minister of Social Services signed Letters of Understanding with the FSIN and Metis Nation this morning to work together to change the child welfare system.   June Draude says there is a new...