Playwright Loses Job

Playwright Loses Job Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:18     A playwright from the Poundmaker First Nation whose play was banned on her home reserve has lost her job.   Deanne Kasokeo had a contract through the local school to co-ordinate a literacy and writing contract....

New Trial for Woman Charged with Hatchet Attack

New Trial for Woman Charged with Hatchet Attack Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:16     A new trial date has been set for a woman charged with attacking another woman with a hatchet more than a year ago.   The incident happened January 10th, 2010 in Sucker River.   Police...

Cameco CEO Confident in Industry

Cameco CEO Confident in Industry Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:15     The president and CEO of Cameco says the ongoing issues at the Fukushima reactor in Japan will change the nuclear renaissance.   But, Gerry Grandey is confident nuclear energy will rebound and still...

Birthday for LLRIB’s Oldest Member

Birthday for LLRIB’s Oldest Member Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:11     The community of Stanley Mission celebrated the 103rd birthday of the oldest living member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band yesterday.   Dignitaries and local residents heard about the early...

Muskeg Lake Woman Leaves Behind Language Legacy

Muskeg Lake Woman Leaves Behind Language Legacy Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:10     A Muskeg First Nation woman who worked to preserve and promote the Cree language has left a lasting legacy, FSIN Chief Guy Lonechild says.   Freda Ahenakew passed away on the Muskeg...

Wapos Bay Ends, New Series Begins

Wapos Bay Ends, New Series Begins Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:08     As one door closes, another one opens for the creators of the hit animated series Wapos Bay.   Wapos Bay is wrapping up its final season, but its creators have already begun working on a new series....

3rd Annual Northern Drama Festival This Weekend

3rd Annual Northern Drama Festival This Weekend Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:07     This weekend is an exciting one for about 70 students attending the third annual Northern Drama Festival in Ile-a-la-Crosse.   The festival is co-ordinated by the Northern Sport,...

More Communities Affected by Flooding

More Communities Affected by Flooding Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 17:21     The list of communities affected by flooding continues to grow in southern Saskatchewan.   The Ministry of Corrections and Public Safety and Policing is reporting Red Earth, Cumberland House,...

Man Charged in Hit and Run, Stand-off

Man Charged in Hit and Run, Stand-off Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 17:12     A 43-year-old man has been charged in the stand-off and hit-and-run, which happened in Prince Albert earlier this week.   Police say the charges against Leslie Samoleski of Prince Albert...

Petition Against Nuclear Presented to Legislature

Petition Against Nuclear Presented to Legislature Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 17:11     A petition with 4,800 signatures was presented in the legislative assembly this morning by residents against nuclear development in Saskatchewan.   Cathy Holtslander is with the...