North Battleford City Council Backs Transitional Housing Project

by | Jan 24, 2012

There is a ray of hope for people in the Battlefords who have no permanent home. North Battleford city council is writing a letter to the federal government to provide support for a proposed transitional housing program. Under the program, people will learn how to...

Ground Search Organized For Missing Regina Woman

by | Jan 23, 2012

A ground search is underway in Regina today for 28-year-old Brandy Rene Wesaquate. She has had no contact with family or friends since New Year’s Day. Trained volunteers are searching an area around the 900 block of Rae Street, where she was last seen. Regina...

RCMP Looking For Missing First Nations Man

by | Jan 23, 2012

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating an overdue traveler. Fifty-five-year-old Elton McKay is from Prince Albert. McKay was in Dawson Creek, B.C. the weekend of January 13th and is said to have been driving home to Saskatchewan when he went...

One Arrow Joins First Nations Land Management Regime

by | Jan 23, 2012

The One Arrow First Nation is adopting a program aimed at helping bands cut through government red tape. The First Nations Land Management Regime allows bands to manage their land, resources and environment under their own land code. It effectively eliminates 34...

Dumais Committed To Stand Trial On New Charges

by | Jan 20, 2012

A Saskatchewan man with a history of sex offences and other crimes will go to trial again. Fifty-six-year-old Norbert Dumais was committed to stand trial after a four-day preliminary hearing in North Battleford this week. His trial is expected to be held in Battleford...

Maurice Making Another Bid For MN-S President

by | Jan 20, 2012

There are now two declared candidates in the race for the presidency of the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan. Beauval resident Alex Maurice says he has decided to put his name forward — adding he has been asked since 2007 to let his name stand for president....

Chakastaypasin First Nation Re-elects Chief

by | Jan 20, 2012

The incumbent leader of the Chakastaypasin First Nation has been re-elected for another term. Calvin Sanderson will lead the band for the next three years. Joining him on council are incumbents Derek Sanderson and Tanya Sanderson. They are joined by newly-elected...

Dealer Who Cheated SIGA Casino Faces Prospect Of Jail Time

by | Jan 20, 2012

A former Gold Eagle Casino dealer charged with cheating has been given a chance to avoid jail. On Wednesday, Crown Prosecutor Mitch Piche called on Christopher Stone-Spyglass to come up with $12,600 in restitution. Stone-Spyglass has until mid April to do so, or...