Waiting Period Hard On School Survivors: Lawyer

Waiting Period Hard On School Survivors: Lawyer Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 14:54     Many residential school survivors continue to have trouble applying under the Independent Assessment Process.   According to lawyer Carrie O’Shea, many people in...

Renowned King Trapper Featured In Northern Film

Renowned King Trapper Featured In Northern Film Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 14:48     One of northern Saskatchewan’s best-known trappers, Franklin Carriere, was the focus of a film screened yesterday afternoon in La Ronge.   Carriere, who has taken skills he...

Killing Unrelated To Gangs, Election: Police

Killing Unrelated To Gangs, Election: Police Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 15:42     The RCMP say the killing in the La Loche area over the weekend was not gang-related, nor was it connected to a recent band election in the area.   Mitchell Don Lemaigre, 20, has been...

Charges Laid After Weekend Death In Regina

Charges Laid After Weekend Death In Regina Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 15:36     Three people are facing charges in what Regina police are calling the city’s first homicide of the year.   A 49-year-old man was found injured on a street corner at around 11...

Furry Nighttime Visitor Spotted In P.A.

Furry Nighttime Visitor Spotted In P.A. Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 15:25     Police in Prince Albert say a bear was spotted in the city last night.   Sergeant Bill Chow says the call came in at 8:00 last night.   Someone spotted the bear walking on the east side between...

Metis-Run Employment Programs Effective: Report

Metis-Run Employment Programs Effective: Report Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 15:18     A new study shows federal Aboriginal work programs have produced positive results in Metis communities — just as these programs are due to expire next year.   The report was...