Catholic Schools To Help Train Metis EAs

Catholic Schools To Help Train Metis EAs Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 12:25     This time next year, there will be 15 new Metis educational assistants in the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division.   Today, the division and the Dumont Technical Institute announced a...

Police Seek Input On Taser Use

Police Seek Input On Taser Use Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 12:17     The question of whether or not rank-and-file cops should be allowed to carry Tasers in Saskatchewan cities is under the microscope.   A number of different agencies, including the Federation of...

Bear Shot In Meadow Lake

Bear Shot In Meadow Lake Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 12:15     A bear spotted in a tree in Meadow Lake has been shot by conservation officers.   RCMP and conservation officers were called to the scene at about supper time Tuesday night.   RCMP spokesperson Sergeant...

Leaving Newborn In Toilet Not A Crime: Judge

Leaving Newborn In Toilet Not A Crime: Judge Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 14:42     A judge has found a northern woman not guilty of child abandonment for leaving her baby in a Walmart washroom.   The stepfather of 22-year-old April Halkett let out an audible sigh of...

Senators Hear Views About Swine Flu On Reserves

Senators Hear Views About Swine Flu On Reserves Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 14:02     A senior public health advisor with the Assembly of First Nations says that the government is just lucky that the H1N1 flu outbreak has been mild so far.   Yesterday, Dr. Kim Barker...

Fire Raises Concerns About Records, Elections

Fire Raises Concerns About Records, Elections Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 13:47     Indian Affairs is moving to assist the Little Pine First Nation with re-gathering financial data, and a band member resident is wondering how elections will be staged, in the wake of a...