Flood-Waters Swell Near La Ronge, Montreal Lake

by | Aug 17, 2011

Flood-Waters Swell Near La Ronge, Montreal Lake Friday, July 22, 2011 at 14:49     The Chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band says she does not expect any people to be evacuated from her community due to the flooding.   At the same time Chief Tammy Cook-Seerson says...

Vets To Be Honoured At Batoche

by | Aug 17, 2011

Vets To Be Honoured At Batoche Friday, July 22, 2011 at 14:05     Metis veterans will be honoured this weekend during a special ceremony at Batoche.   At least 15 vets of World War 2 will be on hand for the event which begins 2:00 tomorrow afternoon.   The ceremony is...

Regina Leads Nation In Crime Stats

by | Aug 17, 2011

Regina Leads Nation In Crime Stats Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 16:34     The Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics released their annual report for crimes in 2010 today – and Regina is at the top of the list for the overall crime rate in Canada.   Regina Police Chief...

Back To Batoche Festival Kicks Off

by | Aug 17, 2011

Back To Batoche Festival Kicks Off Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 16:33     Hundreds of people have descended on Batoche for the opening day of the Back to Batoche Festival.   The main-stage is dominated by fiddle players who are playing before a boisterous crowd.  ...

Liberals Press Government To Fix Water On Reserve

by | Aug 17, 2011

Liberals Press Government To Fix Water On Reserve Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 16:32     A Liberal MP says the government needs to step on the pedal to fix drinking water conditions for First Nations.   Carolyn Bennett is the Aboriginal Affairs critic for her party.  ...

“Distraction Strikes” To Be Studied

by | Aug 17, 2011

“Distraction Strikes” To Be Studied Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 16:31     A tactic used by police officers during some arrests is going under the microscope.   A recent report by the Saskatchewan public complaints commission found that the use of so-called...