NDP Introduces Motion In Commons On First Nations Education

by | Feb 15, 2012

Federal New Democrats introduced a motion today calling on the Tory government to close the funding gap between what First Nation schools receive and what provincial school systems receive. NDP Leader Nycole Turmel says “there is simply no excuse for why First...

Former Metis Leader Given Jail Sentence For Defrauding MACSI

by | Feb 15, 2012

A former minister of health within the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan is going to jail for his role in defrauding MACSI. Albert Delaire was sentenced late yesterday afternoon to one year in the Saskatoon Correctional Centre to be followed by one year probation....

Cumberland House Man Facing Drug Trafficking Charge

by | Feb 15, 2012

A man from Cumberland House is making a court appearance in Nipawin today on a drug-related charge. RCMP say 28-year-old Robert Dorion was arrested Tuesday evening around 10:00 p.m. A pickup truck was pulled over on Highway 123 and the vehicle was searched. Police say...

Cigar Lake Mine Workers Hit With Stomach Bug

by | Feb 14, 2012

An official with Cameco reports that around 100 workers at its Cigar Lake mine were recently hit with a stomach virus. Rob Gereghty says things are slowly returning to normal, but many workers took a day or two to recover from the illness. He adds two workers had to...

Testimony Continues At TRC Hearing In Pelican Narrows

by | Feb 14, 2012

The second day of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is underway in Pelican Narrows today. This morning, audience members witnessed an apology on behalf of a United Church minister. David Kim Cragg heads up a congregation in Saskatoon. He said he can’t...

Danita Bigeagle Investigation Marks Grim Anniversary

by | Feb 14, 2012

Five years after the disappearance of Danita Bigeagle, Regina police are hoping someone will step forward with information. Bigeagle was 22 years old when reported missing by her family on February 14th, 2007. She had been last seen three days earlier in downtown...