by MBC News | Jul 29, 2013
Rural and Remote Health Minister Randy Weekes wrapped up a short tour of northern Saskatchewan on Friday. Over the course of last week, Weekes visited the communities of Beauval, Pinehouse and Sandy Bay. He says a need to address aging health facilities and...
by bryanorthner | Jul 28, 2013
Last Update: Sun Jul 28, 2013 – 12:00 pm About 200 residents of the northern Saskatchewan settlement of Fond du Lac, previously identified as high risk to smoke inhalation, including those with breathing problems, elders, pregnant mothers, infants & others...
by MBC News | Jul 27, 2013
A number residents of Fond du Lac are being evacuated due to smoke concerns from a nearby fire. The smoke is coming from a fire burning out of control by Lake Athabasca – about a kilometre away. The first evacuation flights were scheduled for early Saturday afternoon...
by MBC News | Jul 26, 2013
A Saskatoon man and two women have been found guilty of trying to influence a witness while in jail. Fenton Sasakamoose, 41, Nicole Paddy, 35, and Darlene Quewezance, 41, were originally taken into custody for the assault and robbery of a 29-year-old woman in early...
by MBC News | Jul 26, 2013
The Assembly of First Nations says the Harper government is moving in the right direction with changes to the additions to reserves policy. For years, First Nations groups have complained the existing policy is full of red tape making it difficult for bands to add new...
by MBC News | Jul 26, 2013
The trial of a Mosquito First Nation man of accused defrauding his band of over $120,000 wrapped at Court of Queen’s Bench in Saskatoon yesterday. Gerald Bird is charged with forgery, fraud and criminal breach of trust – all over $5,000. Crown prosecutor Robin Ritter...
