Elders Discuss Role In Modern Society

Elders Discuss Role In Modern Society Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at 14:38     An organizer of an elders conference getting underway today in North Battleford says elders want to bring back the old customs when they played a much more prominent role in Aboriginal...

New SNTC Head Exploring Youth Mentorship Idea

New SNTC Head Exploring Youth Mentorship Idea Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at 14:32     The Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company has a new general manager who has some new ideas.   Alan Long has worked for SNTC over the past 10 years in a variety of roles.   He says...

First Nations Want Say in Safe Water Regulations

First Nations Want Say in Safe Water Regulations Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:43     First Nations leaders and Senators discussed the safety of drinking water on reserves today, focusing on a proposed bill meant to improve those conditions.   Chief of the Assembly...

Diabetes to Cost SK More: Study

Diabetes to Cost SK More: Study Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:33     A new study says Saskatchewan is about to feel a financial wallop from diabetes.   The Canadian Diabetes Association report the cost of treating the disease will shoot up over the next decade.  ...

Diefenbaker Honoured Today

Diefenbaker Honoured Today Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:31     The man who gave the vote to First Nations people is being honoured today.   An award has been named after the late John Diefenbaker.   The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lawrence Cannon, made the...

Program Aims to Help Female Abusers

Program Aims to Help Female Abusers Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:30     A program is being developed in Prince Albert to help women who have become abusers.   Angie Bear is one of the outreach workers working on the project.   She explains abusive relationships...

Man Charged with Assault, Uttering Threats

Man Charged with Assault, Uttering Threats Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:28     RCMP have identified a Saskatchewan man who is facing assault charges in an incident that saw him hospitalized with several stab wounds.   Twenty-eight-year-old Matthew Kurt Desnomie...

Casino Helps City Become “Service Best”

Casino Helps City Become “Service Best” Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:27     The Northern Lights Casino has answered a challenge from the city of Prince Albert.   The city is trying to attain the designation of a Service Best City.   To receive this...

Housing Advocate Says Include First Nations

Housing Advocate Says Include First Nations Monday, February 07, 2011 at 16:50     People who research homelessness in the province are reacting to Saskatchewan’s recent announcement of a comprehensive housing strategy.   Hirsch Greenberg works for the University of...

Male Dies Suddenly Near La Ronge

Male Dies Suddenly Near La Ronge Monday, February 07, 2011 at 14:12     RCMP are investigating a sudden death in La Ronge.   Mounties say it was shortly before 4 a.m. on Saturday that they received a call from the Lac La Ronge Indian band’s security service.  ...