Metis Group Looks For Support In Nisbit Forest

Metis Group Looks For Support In Nisbit Forest Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 14:50     The president of the Metis Heartland Forest Group says he’s hoping to get more support from government when it comes to preserving the woods near Batoche.   John Hanikenne and...

Sask. Woman infected With Listeriosis Dies

Sask. Woman infected With Listeriosis Dies Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 14:49     A Saskatchewan senior who contracted listeriosis in the outbreak linked to Maple Leaf Foods has died, but health officials are not yet blaming the bacteria for her death.   Speaking for...

Bison Die of Anthrax in. National Park

Bison Die of Anthrax in. National Park Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 14:50     Officials with the Prince Albert National Park are trying to reassure the public the discovery of 13 dead bison is no cause for alarm.   The carcasses were found in a remote south-western...

Chief Questions Government over Oilsands Permits

Chief Questions Government over Oilsands Permits Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 14:49     The chief of the Clearwater River Dene nation says he’s not sure Saskatchewan tax-payers have been well-served by a recent oil-deal.     The band is calling for an inquiry...

Prisoners Escape From Regina Correctional Centre

Prisoners Escape From Regina Correctional Centre Monday, August 25, 2008 at 15:21     Five prisoners described as dangerous and possibly armed are at large after escaping from the Regina Correctional Centre.   Police say six prisoners escaped Sunday night, but one was...

Prince Albert Police May Face Review

Prince Albert Police May Face Review Monday, August 25, 2008 at 15:19     A review could be launched into the Prince Albert police service due to the number of complaints filed against it.   According to government statistics, 19 complaints were laid against the...

RCMP To Ivestigate Regina Police Shooting

RCMP To Ivestigate Regina Police Shooting Monday, August 25, 2008 at 15:16     The R-C-M-P will do an independent investigation into a police shooting in Regina.   Saturday morning, a 13-year veteran of the Regina police force fired at a burglary suspect who was...

Man Seriously Hurt In ATV Crash At Beardy’s

Man Seriously Hurt In ATV Crash At Beardy’s Friday, August 22, 2008 at 14:40     A 29-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries following an all-terrain vehicle accident on the Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nation last night.   The RCMP say the lone...

Hopkins Promises To Be Good Environmental Steward

Hopkins Promises To Be Good Environmental Steward Friday, August 22, 2008 at 14:30     The CEO of Oilsands Quest says his company will leave a minimal footprint on the environment after exploring and potentially developing oil sands in the La Loche area.   Christopher...

Off-Reserve Aboriginal Employment Numbers Dip

Off-Reserve Aboriginal Employment Numbers Dip Friday, August 22, 2008 at 14:28     A Statistics Canada analyst says the recent drop in employment levels in Saskatchewan’s off-reserve Aboriginal population is likely due to people choosing to leave the workforce....