Northern First Nations Chiefs Re-Elected

Two northern First Nations chiefs have both been re-elected. Canoe Lake Cree Nation Chief Robert Opikokew and Waterhen Lake Cree Nation Chief Carole Bernard both fought off challengers to win another term. In Canoe Lake, Opikokew defeated former chief Guy Lariviere...

Defence Calls For Mistrial In Lowenberger Case

A Regina lawyer is calling for a mistrial in the case of two Regina men convicted of manslaughter in the stabbing death of a man five years ago. Outside a Regina bar in February 2008, Ronald Zerr, 25 and Ashton Lavallee, 24, got into a fight with three other men. All...

Police Rule Out Foul Play In Sandy Bay Death

The RCMP has ruled out foul play in the recent disappearance and death of a man in Sandy Bay. The body of 38-year-old Darcy Merasty was found one week ago. Merasty was last seen leaving a friend’s home in Sandy Bay three days earlier. He was not seen again until his...

First Nations Opposition To Bill C-45 Continues

More than 100 protestors carried signs and waved banners during a march in Regina’s north central neighborhood today. The residents marched to the legislative building to raise concerns about the federal government’s budget bill. Bill C-45 has now passed through...

Questions Remain In Aftermath Of Inquest

The brother of a northern man killed by police four years ago on the Clearwater River Dene Nation says he still has questions after the conclusion of the coroner’s inquest. The coroner’s inquest into the Sept. 2, 2008 death of Harry Haineault wrapped up last week with...

First Nations Get High Speed Internet

Eight more First Nations in the province are getting high-speed internet. SaskTel announced today that 4G coverage is being expanded to two communities on the Onion Lake reserve along with Piapot, Keeseekoose, Little Pine, Witchekan Lake, Key, and Mosquito First...