Charges Against La Loche Riot Suspect Stayed

by | Nov 6, 2012

The trial for a man charged after a riot in La Loche last year will not be taking place. The proceedings were scheduled to begin yesterday, but 10 charges against 27-year-old Fabian Laprise were stayed by the Crown late last month. On September 30th, 2011, emergency...

Close Calls Prompt Chief To Issue Warning About Lake Ice

by | Nov 6, 2012

The chief of the Hatchet Lake First Nation is warning people to stay off of ice in the area. Bart Tsannie says there is some ice along the shoreline of Wollaston Lake, but it is still too dangerous. Tsannie says he has heard of a couple of snowmobiles already going...

Accused Killers Appear In Court

by | Nov 5, 2012

Two teens have appeared briefly in court charged with the first-degree murders of a couple in northern Saskatchewan. The boys, 14 and 17, are to be in Meadow Lake Provincial Court again in three weeks. A publication ban prevents releasing any information that may...

Showdown Looming Over Online Casino

by | Nov 5, 2012

Online gaming is coming to Saskatchewan — but it won’t come without a fight. The government says it is illegal. However, the man behind it says he welcomes any legal challenge. The site, called the Northern Bear Casino, will be run out of an office on the White...

Judicial Recount Gives Henderson Electoral Victory

by | Nov 5, 2012

Almost two months after the first vote was cast, May Henderson has been declared the new provincial secretary of the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan. Today, the MN-S released the results of a judicial recount that took place in Saskatoon on October 29th and 30th....