Burning Questions for the Prime Minister in Saskatchewan

by | Jul 24, 2015

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says it is up to the premiers to decide if the Senate should be reformed or abolished — but in the meantime, he will not appoint any new members. Harper made the comments in the Saskatchewan legislative building this afternoon after...

The Prime Minister and Premier Visit La Ronge

by | Jul 24, 2015

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Premier Brad Wall along with Members of Parliament Rob Clarke and Randy Hoback and community leaders met in La Ronge this morning. La Ronge Mayor Thomas Sierzycki, Air Ronge Mayor Gordon Stomp were in attendance, along with Lac La Ronge...

Onion Lake Prepares Nurses for Future

by | Jul 23, 2015

The Onion Lake Cree Nation has plans to expand its community health services. The band and the University of Saskatchewan have agreed to add a nursing program to the other university classes currently offered on the reserve. University spokesperson Heather Exner-Pirot...

Finding Calm During Times of Chaos

by | Jul 23, 2015

An expert on First Nations and psychological stress says this year’s forest fire evacuations in northern Saskatchewan show there is a better way to deal with a mass and prolonged evacuation of thousands of Aboriginal people. Professor Jim Waldram is a...

Creighton Given Community Well-Being Funding from the NWMO

by | Jul 23, 2015

The Town of Creighton is getting $250,000 from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization for taking part in recent preliminary assessment studies. The study found there was “limited” potential for a nuclear waste storage facility. As a result, Creighton...

Two Charged In Meth Bust on Ahtahkakoop First Nation

by | Jul 23, 2015

There has been a drug bust on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation near Shellbrook. Thirty-one-year-old Ashley Dee is facing charges of possessing methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, as well as breaching probation orders. A youth was also arrested and charged with...

More Relief for Northern Saskatchewan’s Wildfire Evacuees

by | Jul 23, 2015

The support for people who had to flee from their homes during the forest fires in northern Saskatchewan continues. First Nations Bank of Canada is shelling out $10,000 for food hampers, but the contribution is doubling thanks to PotashCorp and Kitsaki Management....

Comparing the Crime

by | Jul 22, 2015

Saskatchewan has the highest crime rate of any of the provinces in Canada and its two biggest cities score No. 1 and No. 2 for crime. But this year there is a reversal.  Saskatoon takes the top spot for the first time, while Regina — which has been the crime...