RCMP Identify Hit-And-Run Victim

RCMP Identify Hit-And-Run Victim Friday, August 10, 2007 at 15:25     A 39-year-old resident of the Muskowpetung First Nation has been identified as the man who was killed in a hit-and-run north of Regina.   The RCMP say they found Kenneth Toto’s body shortly...

Dakota Dunes Casino Open To The Public

Dakota Dunes Casino Open To The Public Friday, August 10, 2007 at 15:23     It has all the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, but it’s right here in Saskatchewan.   The Dakota Dunes Casino on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation celebrated its opening last night...

Pelican Narrows Plays Host To River Gathering

Pelican Narrows Plays Host To River Gathering Friday, August 10, 2007 at 15:11     Political leaders, resource users and average citizens from across northern Saskatchewan are in Pelican Narrows this weekend for the latest edition of the River Gathering.   They will...

Keewatin Yatthe CEO Resigns

Keewatin Yatthe CEO Resigns Friday, August 10, 2007 at 15:03     The Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority will soon be looking for a new CEO.   Current chief executive officer Carol Gillis has announced her resignation, effective October 31st.   Gillis has been...

Urban Reserves Opponent Leaving Province

Urban Reserves Opponent Leaving Province Friday, August 10, 2007 at 15:00     An outspoken critic of urban reserves is leaving his position at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.   David MacLean is leaving his position as the federation’s Saskatchewan director to...

Man Killed In Highway Hit-And-Run

Man Killed In Highway Hit-And-Run Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 12:57     The RCMP say a man struck in an apparent hit-and-run 20 kms north of Regina early this morning is possibly of First Nations ancestry.   They also say he’s between 30 and 50 years of age,...

Scam Hurting First Nations Chiefs’ Reputations

Scam Hurting First Nations Chiefs’ Reputations Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 12:55     RCMP say two more Saskatchewan residents have been defrauded of hundreds of dollars in a scam where someone claims to be buying a large item for a First Nations chief.   The...

Hunt On For La Ronge Armed Robbery Suspect

Hunt On For La Ronge Armed Robbery Suspect Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 12:53     The suspect in an armed robbery in La Ronge earlier this week is still at large.   The RCMP say a man with a concealed face entered the Northland Hotel bar with a knife at around 11:30...

Escaped Inmate Still At Large

Escaped Inmate Still At Large Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 12:50     The RCMP say an inmate who escaped from custody at the Melfort courthouse the other day might be on his way to Saskatoon.   23-year-old Levi Keegan Waldbillig bolted from his RCMP escort late Tuesday...

Metis Fiddling Festival Underway Near Saskatoon

Metis Fiddling Festival Underway Near Saskatoon Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 12:48     Over 2,000 people are expected to take in the 10th Annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest, which begins today just outside Saskatoon.   The four-day event features workshops, concerts,...