FSIN Gaming Assembly Begins In Prince Albert

by | May 23, 2012

The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is holding a special assembly on gaming this week in Prince Albert. Topics up for discussion include amendments to the Indian Gaming Act, the gaming framework agreement, the transitional plan and the casino operating...

Band Calls For More Attention From RCMP

by | May 23, 2012

The Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation is looking for a bigger police presence on the reserve. According to former chief Rick Gamble, the RCMP is expected to provide the band with officers who spend 80% of their time on the First Nation. Gamble says the band...

Body Of Missing Boater Recovered

by | May 23, 2012

A body believed to be that of a missing Saskatoon man has been recovered from Cowan Lake. Big River RCMP had been searching for 23-year-old Colton James Thieman, who went missing on Sunday. Police say he was last seen after jumping from a pontoon boat into the water....

Trial Begins For Man Accused In Old Homicide

by | May 22, 2012

A trial has begun at Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench for a man accused of killing another man on the Mistawasis First Nation over a decade ago. Curtis Nataucappo sat quietly in court this afternoon, looking ahead, while lawyers argued his case before a...

Poundmaker Chief Re-Elected Despite Guilty Plea In TLE Theft

by | May 22, 2012

Friday’s election results on the Poundmaker Cree Nation may be appealed. Wes Favel, a spokesman for a group called Concerned Citizens of Poundmaker, says they are unhappy with the outcome. He says under band custom rules, people convicted of theft can’t...

Man Killed In Rollover In Northern Saskatchewan

by | May 22, 2012

A 30-year-old La Ronge man died in a single-vehicle rollover near Hall Lake over the weekend. The incident at the junction of Highway 165 into the community was reported around 3:00 a.m. Saturday. Police say the man was taken to the La Ronge health centre and then...