RCMP Investigating Mobile Home Fire on Ministikwan First Nation

by | Apr 23, 2015

An investigation is underway after a fire destroyed an abandoned mobile home on the Ministikwan First Nation. Loon Lake RCMP received a call about the blaze around 4 p.m. yesterday afternoon. Police say when they arrived the structure had already burned to the ground....

Government Changes Law to Protect Victims

by | Apr 23, 2015

The provincial government announced further steps today to protect victims of violence with the introduction of the Interpersonal Violence Act that replaces the Domestic Violence Act. The new law prohibits the contact of victims at their school or work place; adds...

Moise Gets New Hearing For Dangerous Offender Status

by | Apr 22, 2015

A court of appeal has ruled in favour of a man convicted of a sexual assault. Mitchell Moise won his appeal of his long-term dangerous offender status. Moise argued the judge erred in determining Gladue considerations refusing to allow evidence to support his case....

Northern Couple Wins Benefits Appeal

by | Apr 22, 2015

A northern Saskatchewan couple who were injured in a 2009 accident, but had some benefits denied by SGI, will see the matter go back to court. Stanley and Shirley Ballantyne were struck by a truck while crossing the street and both were injured. SGI had refused the...

More Aboriginal Reaction To Federal Budget

by | Apr 22, 2015

Several First Nation groups and organizations are offering their input into yesterday’s federal budget. The National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples says the budget is a “disappointment” for off-reserve Aboriginal people. Chief Betty Ann Lavalleee says the...

Battleford RCMP Search for Missing Girl

by | Apr 21, 2015

North Battleford RCMP is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 15 year-old girl. Jasmine Fox was reported missing yesterday afternoon and had last been seen by her family on the 17th. There has been some contact with Jasmine via social media as recently as...