Man Fined For Catching Protected Fish At Tobin Lake

A man from Porcupine Plain has been found guilty of catching protected fish from Tobin Lake. Gerald Campeau was fined $2,500. As well, for two years, he must also report any fishing activity — including fishing done under Treaty rights. Ministry of Environment...

Aboriginal Education Panel Hears About Struggles In Saskatchewan

The National Panel on First Nations Elementary and Secondary Education has concluded its visit to Saskatchewan this week. Panel members met with teachers, First Nations leaders, parents and students. The panel says a day-long roundtable in Saskatoon highlighted the...

FNMR Assistant Deputy Minister Assigned To Northern Action Plan

There has been a reshuffling of some portfolios within the Ministry of First Nations and Metis Relations. La Ronge resident Toby Greschner, who has been the assistant deputy minister in recent years, has been taken out of his position and re-assigned to some other...

Metis Development Firm Pleased With Business Forum

About three dozen people took part in an Aboriginal business forum in Prince Albert yesterday. The event was aimed at jumpstarting discussions and business opportunities between local business and the Aboriginal business sector. Gene Kimbley is the CEO of Primrose...

Prince Albert Murder Suspect Remains In Custody

A La Ronge man accused of killing a Prince Albert teenager has made his first court appearance. This morning, 23-year-old Scott Leslie Keighley appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court to answer to a charge of second-degree murder. He is accused of taking the life...