Beauval Mayor Applauds New Drug And Gang Squad

Beauval Mayor Applauds New Drug And Gang Squad Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:29     A northern Saskatchewan mayor is encouraging residents to share information with a new police squad.   Alex Maurice of Beauval says he hopes community members come together to...

Mistakenly Released Prisoner Now Back In Jail

Mistakenly Released Prisoner Now Back In Jail Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:26     A man charged with assaulting a corrections officer who was mistakenly released by a Regina court has been re-arrested.   Police picked up 26-year-old Curtis Russell Francis last...

Monument To Metis Leader Desecrated

Monument To Metis Leader Desecrated Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:24     A resident of northwest Saskatchewan says party-goers are wrecking a site devoted to his late father at Palmbere Lake.   Fred Morin says it was around 10 years ago that an $8,000 monument...

Metis Hold Constitutional Discussions

Metis Hold Constitutional Discussions Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:21     A consultation meeting on the future of the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan constitution was held in Prince Albert last night.   The event was hosted by MNS executive member Allan Morin,...

Elders To Help Develop Long-Term Care Strategy

Elders To Help Develop Long-Term Care Strategy Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:19     Northern elders will have a say in the development of a provincial strategy on caring for their needs.   The communities of La Ronge, Pinehouse and Ile-a-la-Crosse will play host...

Immersion Touted As Best Way To Learn Cree

Immersion Touted As Best Way To Learn Cree Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:17     A Cree language teacher from La Ronge says the sooner youth get immersed in Cree immersion programming, the quicker they’ll learn the language.   Right now, says Minnie...

FNUC Student Nominated For National Award

FNUC Student Nominated For National Award Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:13     Jaimee Marks is a fitness instructor, motivational speaker and volunteer — and people are recognizing her efforts.   The First Nations University of Canada student is a finalist...

Drilling Venture Helpful For Northerners

  Drilling Venture Helpful For Northerners Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:15     Partnering with a veteran diamond drilling company to do work in northern Saskatchewan “makes good business sense” for the English River First Nation, according to a...

Man Mistakenly Released From Regina Courthouse

Man Mistakenly Released From Regina Courthouse Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 12:52     A man who should be in jail is instead out on the streets, after a mix-up at the provincial courthouse in Regina.   A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Justice, Laur’Lei...

Youth Get Opportunity For Artistic Expression

  Youth Get Opportunity For Artistic Expression Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:11     Young people in north central Regina are getting the chance to express themselves through the arts.   The All Nations Healin’ Thru Artz program is open to people of all...