Accused armed robber back in custody after skipping court

Accused armed robber back in custody after skipping court

A woman who skipped court after she was granted bail on armed robbery charges, is back behind bars. Carmine Patty Nayneecassum had already been released and approved for electronic monitoring in her father’s home on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation when she skipped court on...
Business forum brings suppliers and industry together

Business forum brings suppliers and industry together

The Whitecap Dakota First Nation brought together aboriginal business suppliers and industry on Thursday. The band hosted its first-ever business forum to identify the opportunities in the oil, gas, and mining sectors. Whitecap Chief Darcy Bear says the band’s...
Man requests penitentiary sentence for assaulting fellow inmate

Man requests penitentiary sentence for assaulting fellow inmate

This month, a Prince Albert inmate entered a guilty plea to assault and requested a penitentiary sentence before telling a judge, “I just want to get this thing over with.” Alfred Horace Young, 34, was serving time in a provincial facility when he attacked a fellow...

Fraser Institute says land claims hurt resource development

An independent think tank says modern-day land claims are driving away resource development. The Fraser Institute says the courts are exercising too much discretion extending the agreements far beyond what was intended. The Institute used investment in the Yukon as an...