Fire bans expand in northern Saskatchewan

by | May 11, 2016

Photo courtesy SaskParks, Facebook. While the threat of forest fires has eased up in Saskatchewan because of the recent rain, that is not the case in the La Ronge area. The province says the fire hazards are “extreme” in those areas. As a result, the government has...

Man accused of killing Regina women to by tried by judge alone

by | May 11, 2016

A trial date has now been set for a Regina man accused of killing two aboriginal women and attempting to kill a third. Clayton Bo Eichler made a brief court appearance on Tuesday, where he elected to be tried by judge alone. The trial is scheduled to begin on...
Cumberland House Market Garden welcomes sustainability award

Cumberland House Market Garden welcomes sustainability award

by | May 11, 2016

Photo Courtesy the Cumberland House Market Garden Facebook page. Leaders in the northern community of Cumberland House were pleased to see their Market Garden get selected for an award. The market garden, which provides fresh fruits and vegetables to the northern...

Finding a career path through Stepping Stones Job Fair

by | May 10, 2016

Busloads of high school students from all around Southern Saskatchewan are converging on Regina’s exhibition grounds for the 10th Annual Stepping Stones job fair. It is aimed primarily at aboriginal students, giving them a feel for what kind of careers are out...
Montreal Lake takes steps to crack down on drug ‘crisis’

Montreal Lake takes steps to crack down on drug ‘crisis’

by | May 10, 2016

Montreal Lake has reached a breaking point with rampant drug and alcohol abuse in the community. The band has made a series of resolutions that target drug dealers, and offer supports to users. In a recent band memo, the Chief and Council outline the impact of illegal...