Aboriginal Coach Apprentices To Work Saskatchewan Summer Games

by | Jul 13, 2012

There will be a couple of Aboriginal apprentices working the Saskatchewan Summer Games later this month — and it is hoped they will take what they learn and turn it into a career. It is called the Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program, and it is the first of its...

Cost Of Building Children’s Hospital Less Than Expected

by | Jul 12, 2012

The new Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan is a step closer to reality. This morning, the provincial government announced an additional $15.5 million in funding and laid out the design plans for the $230-million institution. That brings the government’s...

Large Alberta Forest Fire To Blame For Smoky Haze In Saskatchewan

by | Jul 12, 2012

Environment officials say the smoky haze that has been experienced in much of Saskatchewan today is primarily from a major wildfire to the west of the province. Spokesperson Jeanette Krayetski says the smoke is coming from a 100,000-hectare blaze in northwestern...

Regina Woman Wins National Aboriginal Educator Award

by | Jul 12, 2012

An educator based in Regina is this year’s recipient of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation Outstanding Aboriginal Educator Award. Maureen Johns was nominated by the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation — and has been described as a passionate...

Woman Charged After Hit And Run In La Ronge Area

by | Jul 11, 2012

Charges of impaired driving causing bodily harm and leaving the scene of an accident have been laid against a 23-year-old La Ronge woman. La Ronge RCMP allege Naomi Roberts was behind the wheel of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian on the Bigstone reserve at about...