Official Says Fond Du Lac Fire Very Tough To Deal With

We’re learning more about a forest fire near Fond Du Lac that has forced the evacuation of nearly 200 people. Residents are currently staying at hotels in the city. Some are wondering why the fire was allowed to burn for so long. Steve Roberts of Saskatchewan says the...

Boating Tragedy On Wollaston Lake

A 42-year-old man is dead following a weekend boating accident on Wollaston Lake. RCMP say the call about the missing person came in around 7:00 Saturday morning. A young male with a life jacket managed to swim to shore. A search involving police and local volunteers...
Fond du Lac Evacuation

Fond du Lac Evacuation

Last Update:  Sun Jul 28, 2013 – 12:00 pm About 200 residents of the northern Saskatchewan settlement of Fond du Lac, previously identified as high risk to smoke inhalation, including those with breathing problems, elders, pregnant mothers, infants & others...

AFN Tentatively Welcomes Changes To Reserve Policy

The Assembly of First Nations says the Harper government is moving in the right direction with changes to the additions to reserves policy. For years, First Nations groups have complained the existing policy is full of red tape making it difficult for bands to add new...

TLE Fraud Trial Wraps Up

The trial of a Mosquito First Nation man of accused defrauding his band of over $120,000 wrapped at Court of Queen’s Bench in Saskatoon yesterday. Gerald Bird is charged with forgery, fraud and criminal breach of trust – all over $5,000. Crown prosecutor Robin Ritter...