Merchant Lawsuit Begins Trek Through Court Process

A Regina lawyer expects thousands of victims to come forward in a class action lawsuit he recently launched against the Saskatchewan government. Tony Merchant is suing on behalf of children who were abused while in foster care. The statement of claim was filed in...

New Legislative Secretary Looking Forward To The Job

Saskatchewan MLA Rob Norris says he is looking forward to his new assignment. On Friday, Norris was dumped as Minister of Advanced Education by the Premier. Now, he is Brad Wall’s Legislative Secretary for First Nations Engagement. Norris says he plans to visit...

FSIN Lukewarm To Posting Of New Minister

The new minister of what was previously known as the Ministry of First Nations and Metis Relations is already on the hot seat. Jim Reiter’s new posting is being met with disapproval by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. The FSIN says it’s not...

Premier Shuffles Cabinet

Premier Brad Wall has made a major reorganization of his inner circle. The number of cabinet ministers remains the same at 18, but that is about the only thing that has not changed. Seven previous cabinet ministers are gone, three new members were added to cabinet and...

Scottish Inspector Addresses Justice Symposium

A police inspector from Scotland says violence is a public health issue that must be addressed collaboratively. John Carnochan addressed delegates at the Northern Justice Symposium this morning in Prince Albert. He describes violence as a contagious problem that...

Northern Police Boards Show Dividends

The chair of New North says good progress is being made in developing community police boards. Bruce Fidler says Creighton has had its board for about a year-and-a-half now and it’s working well. The boards are aimed at helping communities get a better handle on...

Supporters Of Late Elder Celebrate Accomplishments

Saskatchewan’s First Nations community is mourning the loss of an elder who made a big difference in the lives of many people. Sarah Gordon Nameth passed away earlier this week at the age of 78. It may not be a name that is familiar to a lot of people, but...

Mobile Cancer Unit To Hit North

In about three years, a mobile unit could be on the road in the province’s north to help fight cancer. Cameco, the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, and Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Chamblin announced the program on Thursday. The mobile unit will tour the...