Several Factors Behind Fatal Sturgeon Landing Fire

Several Factors Behind Fatal Sturgeon Landing Fire Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 14:36     The provincial fire commissioner’s office is urging members of the public to have a working smoke detector in their homes following a fatal fire in Sturgeon Landing last...

Leader Of Aboriginal NDP Endorsing Meili

Leader Of Aboriginal NDP Endorsing Meili Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 14:30     NDP leadership candidate Ryan Meili has been endorsed by a prominent First Nations New Democrat.   Angie Merasty has thrown her support behind Meili, a doctor in Saskatoon who has also...

NDP Leadership Hopefuls Discuss Alternative Energy

NDP Leadership Hopefuls Discuss Alternative Energy Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 14:26     Three candidates for the leadership of the provincial NDP agree that the party needs to make some changes.   Yens Pederson, Ryan Meili and Deb Higgins were in La Ronge last night...

Teen Charged With Murder Of Pelican Narrows Man

Teen Charged With Murder Of Pelican Narrows Man Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 15:46     A 17-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder following an altercation in Pelican Narrows early Friday morning.   The RCMP say 26-year-old Michael Custer was killed on...

Remains Found At Scene Of Sturgeon Landing Fire

Remains Found At Scene Of Sturgeon Landing Fire Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 15:40     It is still not known what caused a fatal house fire late last week at Sturgeon Landing.   The fire was reported at around 11:00 Thursday night.   The remains of 47-year-old Sturgeon...

Trent University Honours Tom Jackson

Trent University Honours Tom Jackson Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 15:39     A well-known Aboriginal actor with Saskatchewan roots has been appointed chancellor of Trent University in Ontario.   Tom Jackson, who was born on the One Arrow First Nation, was recognized...

Research Ethicist Examining Study Of Dene People

Research Ethicist Examining Study Of Dene People Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 15:37     Research conducted more than two years ago in northern Saskatchewan by a researcher from a British university is raising some concerns.   In 2006, Suzi Bekkattla was attending a...

Former MN-S President In Court

Former MN-S President In Court Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 15:28     There has been another delay in the proceedings against a former Metis Nation – Saskatchewan president.   Dwayne Roth is facing charges that include conspiracy to commit forgery related to the...

Peter Ballantyne Members Head To The Polls

Peter Ballantyne Members Head To The Polls Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 15:24     One of the largest First Nations in Saskatchewan is holding its chief and council elections today.   Three men are running for chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, including...

Elder Worried About Future Of Caribou Hunting

Elder Worried About Future Of Caribou Hunting Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 15:10     An elder from Black Lake doesn’t believe caribou herds are in decline, but he is concerned what could happen if the government believes they are.   Pierre Robillard is reacting...