Aboriginal Community Welcomes New Police Chief

Aboriginal Community Welcomes New Police Chief Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 14:21     Saskatoon’s new Chief of Police received a traditional welcome from the First Nations and Metis community in the city earlier this week.   Clive Weighill says it was an honour...

Pastor Hoping To Revive P.A. Homeless Shelter

Pastor Hoping To Revive P.A. Homeless Shelter Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 14:18     An outreach worker in Prince Albert says a new men’s shelter needs to be established before the city is hit with sub-zero temperatures.   Pastor Andrew Bear hopes to raise...

Joseph Wins Top Spot At FSIN Elections

Joseph Wins Top Spot At FSIN Elections Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 17:17     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has welcomed a new chief.   Lawrence Joseph will now take the reins at the organization after beating incumbent Alphonse Bird by a vote count...

Body Found On Reserve In La Ronge Area

Body Found On Reserve In La Ronge Area Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 17:16     RCMP continue to investigate the discovery of a body in La Ronge earlier today.   Authorities say a local resident spotted the body of a young man in a ditch at approximately 12:15 this...

Civic Elections Take Centre Stage

Civic Elections Take Centre Stage Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 14:18     Municipal elections are being held across the province today in cities, towns, villages, hamlets and settlements.   Polls are now open, and will close at 8:00 this evening.   Even though...

Regulator Approves MBC’s Expansion To Yorkton

Regulator Approves MBC’s Expansion To Yorkton Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 14:16     The CRTC has approved Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation’s application to set up a transmitter in Yorkton.   The decision came down this morning.   MBC CEO Deborah...

Athabasca Officials Worried About Cigar Lake Flood

Athabasca Officials Worried About Cigar Lake Flood Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 14:14     A manager with the Athabasca Economic Development and Training Corporation says the impact of the flood at the Cigar Lake mine won’t truly be felt for some time to come....

Province To Consult Public About Future Of Fishery

Province To Consult Public About Future Of Fishery Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 14:10     Saskatchewan Environment has announced it will be conducting a series of public meetings over the next couple of months to gather ideas about the future of the province’s...

Accused In Attempted Murder Appears In Court

Accused In Attempted Murder Appears In Court Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 14:02     A 37-year-old man accused of attempted murder on the Sturgeon Lake reserve appeared in court in Prince Albert today.   Rick Harold Ermine sat quietly as lawyers for the Crown and...

Corrections Department Refutes Damning Report

Corrections Department Refutes Damning Report Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 13:59     A spokesman for Corrections Canada says they don’t agree with the findings of a report which criticized the department for its treatment of Aboriginal offenders.   Earlier...