NAIG CEO Steps Away From Job Amid Accusations Of Harassment

by | Feb 11, 2014

The chief executive officer of the upcoming North American Indigenous Games in Regina has temporarily stepped down, pending the outcome of an independent investigation into allegations of harassment against him. MBC News has learned the three complainants are women. ...

Government Unveils 2014 Budget

by | Feb 11, 2014

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s 10th budget all but balances the books this fiscal year, and is stuffed with low-or-zero cost promises. Analysts see this as a pre-election document for the Tories, and constituencies perceived to be complementary to the...

Pelican Lake Woman Sentenced To 26 Months For Fatal Hit And Run

by | Feb 11, 2014

A northern Saskatchewan woman sobbed as she was escorted out of a Prince Albert courtoom after a judge sentenced her to 26 months in jail in connection with a fatal hit and run that killed a 21-year-old man. Danielle Nadine Chamakese, 22, was sentenced Tuesday...

Premiums Going Up For Some Wild Rice Producers

by | Feb 11, 2014

Despite declining interest in recent years, wild rice crop insurance is being offered again in 2014. Premiums are similar to last year with producers north of La Ronge paying the highest premiums yet again. Colleen Rooney, a research analyst with Saskatchewan...

Proposed Plan To Sell Casinos To First Nations On Hold

by | Feb 11, 2014

A proposed plan to sell Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw to the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has apparently been put on the shelf, at least for now. This morning, Opposition issued a news release saying a secret deal to sell the two casinos had been made...