Jurors Begin Deliberations At Martinot Inquest

Jurors Begin Deliberations At Martinot Inquest Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 16:27     Testimony in the inquest into the death of 38 year old Shaun Martinot has wrapped up and jury deliberations are set to begin today in La Ronge.   It was on August 29th, 2004, that...

Sask Housing Announces Research Grant Winners

Sask Housing Announces Research Grant Winners Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 16:26     Saskatchewan Housing has announced the two winners of the first Research Program Grant totaling $45,000.   Community Resources spokeswoman Debbie Clark says the two projects include...

Winning Lotto Ticket Purchased On Muskoday Reserve

Winning Lotto Ticket Purchased On Muskoday Reserve Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 16:26     Lynn Torgunrud is $50,000 richer after finding 10 complete words on her Crossword Scratch-n-Win lottery ticket she purchased at the Muskoday First Nation.   The 48 year old waitress...

RCMP Investigating Drowning Of PA Man

RCMP Investigating Drowning Of PA Man Monday, June 05, 2006 at 15:31     RCMP continue to try to figure out how a 55 year-old man drowned in Candle Lake last week.   RCMP spokeswoman Heather Russell it was Thursday evening when local residents spotted an unmanned boat...

Woman Accused Of Murder On Ahtahkakoop In Court

Woman Accused Of Murder On Ahtahkakoop In Court Monday, June 05, 2006 at 15:30     A woman accused of murder on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation is due in court today.   41-year-old Linda Peekeekoot is accused in the death of Wallace Little.   The 53-year-old man was...

Funding Recieved To Study Benefits Of New Dam

Funding Recieved To Study Benefits Of New Dam Monday, June 05, 2006 at 15:29     The Federal Government has given the green light to begin a study on the possible construction of a new dam on the North Saskatchewan River.   Ryan Bader of the Battlefords Economic...

Forest Industry Invited To Join Association

Forest Industry Invited To Join Association Monday, June 05, 2006 at 15:27     People involved with the province’s forest industry are being invited to join a new group.   The Association of Saskatchewan Forestry Professionals was created six weeks ago through...

Ile-a-la-Crosse Hosts Metis Centenary

Ile-a-la-Crosse Hosts Metis Centenary Monday, June 05, 2006 at 15:15     The northern community of Ile-a-la-crosse will be hosting a memorable centenary celebration this July.   Metis Local President Don Favel says July 8th will mark the 100th Anniversary of the...

Sasktel Cellphone Service On James Smith Reserve

Sasktel Cellphone Service On James Smith Reserve Monday, June 05, 2006 at 15:08     Sasktel has announced cellphone service is now up and running on the grounds of the James Smith Cree Nation.   The crown corporation says the move is part of an expansion effort since...

Prince Albert MP Defends Marxist Paradise Comments

Prince Albert MP Defends Marxist Paradise Comments Friday, June 02, 2006 at 15:08     The Member of Parliament for Prince Albert says comments he made at a recent parliamentary committee meeting have been taken out of context.   A report in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix...