Orchard May Not Always Toe Liberal Party Line

Orchard May Not Always Toe Liberal Party Line Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 14:28     The Liberal Party’s newest candidate says he won’t be afraid to challenge party policies from time to time.   David Orchard is coming off a nomination win last week in...

New MLA Takes In First NDP Caucus Meeting

New MLA Takes In First NDP Caucus Meeting Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 14:18     Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette attended his first NDP caucus meeting Monday and Tuesday in North Battleford.   The rookie NDP MLA says he didn’t say much.   Vermette says it was...

Northern Students Lend A Hand At Science Camp

Northern Students Lend A Hand At Science Camp Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 14:07     For the first time ever, three northern high school students are spending part of their summer in Saskatoon helping with a science camp.   Iris McKenzie, Rayne Bo Favel, and...

FSIN Signs Major Health Deal With Ottawa, Province

FSIN Signs Major Health Deal With Ottawa, Province Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 15:03     Federal Health Minister Tony Clement says a deal signed today in Fort Qu’Appelle will make real improvements to the health status of Saskatchewan First Nations people.  ...

Charge Reduced Against Mom Accused Of Killing Baby

Charge Reduced Against Mom Accused Of Killing Baby Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 14:57     A Saskatoon mother will be going to trial for the death of her baby girl — but not for second-degree murder as she was originally charged.   Corrona Shorting was charged in...

Man Drowns On Ministikwan Lake

Man Drowns On Ministikwan Lake Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 14:54     A 30-year-old-man has died of an apparent drowning at Ministikwan Lake.   The Loon Lake RCMP say the incident took place shorty after 9:00 Sunday night.   Witnesses say the victim, who was with...

RCMP Hunting For Fort Qu’Appelle Robbery Suspect

RCMP Hunting For Fort Qu’Appelle Robbery Suspect Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 14:52     Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP say they’re receiving lots of tips about an armed robbery in the community.   A lone male suspect armed with a handgun entered the...

Liberal Party Endorses Orchard As Candidate

Liberal Party Endorses Orchard As Candidate Monday, August 18, 2008 at 14:45     Saskatchewan Liberal Association leader Frank Proto is congratulating David Orchard on his nomination win in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River.   Proto says Orchard will bring a lot to...

Residential School Victims Still Denied Payments

Residential School Victims Still Denied Payments Monday, August 18, 2008 at 14:36     The director of the National Residential School Survivors’ Society says not enough attention is being paid to the high number of survivors who still haven’t received...

Change Of Venue Approved For Pelletier Inquest

Change Of Venue Approved For Pelletier Inquest Monday, August 18, 2008 at 14:33     Saskatchewan’s chief medical coroner says he’s hopeful a change in venue will address concerns surrounding an upcoming inquest.   On October 20th, a five-day hearing will...