Gene editing leads to drought-resilient wheat

Gene editing leads to drought-resilient wheat

Photo: Wheat crop / Shaynee Modien, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shaynee Modien Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Shaunavon Standard   Recent developments in research aim to improve wheat during times of drought. Due to Canada’s changing...
LeClair officially re-elected VP of MN-S

LeClair officially re-elected VP of MN-S

Michelle LeClair has been officially re-elected for another four year term as Vice President of the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan. LeClair sought re-election during May’s MN-S election. However, the votes for the position were so close it prompted election officials...
SIGA fined $1.1 million; plan to appeal

SIGA fined $1.1 million; plan to appeal

Canada’s financial intelligence agency has fined the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority 1.1-million dollars. Fintrac says the group failed to report suspicious transactions that could involve money laundering or terrorist financing. The agency says the...
Battlefords RCMP launches new crime prevention initiative

Battlefords RCMP launches new crime prevention initiative

Battlefords RCMP are launching a new crime prevention initiative starting this week: the Property Crime Prevention Police Night Patrols. During the night, police officers on foot and on bicycles, in police uniforms or civilian clothes, will be patrolling the Town of...
FSIN remains quiet on reports of forensic audit

FSIN remains quiet on reports of forensic audit

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is remaining quiet about a forensic audit that brought into question millions of dollars of spending. This past Friday, reports on an Indigenous Services Canada audit into the organization, over a five-year period, showed...