More Go to Advance Polls than 2008

More Go to Advance Polls than 2008 Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 15:36     There was a dramatic rise in advance poll voter turnout in northern Saskatchewan this past weekend compared to the last election.   Elections Canada says 548 more people took advance of advance...

Waters Levelling, Work Begins for Return Home

Waters Levelling, Work Begins for Return Home Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 15:34     Officials say flood waters are levelling off and soon the hard work will begin to make sure homes are safe to return to.   Fifteen communities still remain under local states of...

Two Girls Face Charges Related to Shooting

Two Girls Face Charges Related to Shooting Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 15:29     Two girls are facing charges laid after a shooting last week at Little Pine First Nation.   The incident took place on the reserve around 4:30 Thursday morning.   RCMP say a 17-year-old...

Company Will Explore Diamonds by La Ronge

Company Will Explore Diamonds by La Ronge Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 15:28     A Canadian company has announced plans to conduct diamond exploration in the La Ronge area this summer.   Stornoway Diamond Corporation says it has acquired the rights to over 33,000...

Documentary on Metis Leader Premieres Tonight

Documentary on Metis Leader Premieres Tonight Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 15:27     A first-of-its-kind documentary on a northern Saskatchewan Metis leader will premiere tonight on APTN.   “Jim Brady: In the Footsteps of the Metis Leader” is a one-hour...

Flooding Continues to Impact First Nations

Flooding Continues to Impact First Nations Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 15:38     Four First Nations remain under local states of emergency.   Cowessess, Sakimay, Ochapowace and Standing Buffalo First Nations continue to fight rising flood waters.   They are four of 15...

NAHC Underway in Saskatoon

NAHC Underway in Saskatoon Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 15:36     The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships are underway at the Jemini Arenas in Saskatoon.   Saskatchewan’s men’s and women’s teams are competing against teams from six other provinces...

Destructive Beetle On Its Way

Destructive Beetle On Its Way Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 14:58     The mountain pine beetle continues its march towards Saskatchewan.   However, an insect specialist in Prince Albert says there is no sign of the beetle in our province, yet.   Earlier this month...

PBCN Chief Candidate To Appeal Results

PBCN Chief Candidate To Appeal Results Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 14:18     A candidate who ran in the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation election says he plans to appeal the results.   Harold Linklater was denied a recount by the chief electoral officer yesterday.  ...

Red Earth Evacuees Go Home

Red Earth Evacuees Go Home Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 14:17     Evacuees from the Red Earth Cree Nation who have been staying in Saskatoon will be heading home today.   Nearly 750 people were forced to leave their homes on the reserve due to flooding.   Richard Kent...