RCMP Officer Testifies at Murder Trial

by | Aug 3, 2011

RCMP Officer Testifies at Murder Trial Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 14:34     An RCMP officer testifying in the trial of an Alberta man accused of killing an Aboriginal woman testified today that police didn’t – or couldn’t — obtain fingerprints on several...

Man Sent to Prison for ATM Theft

by | Aug 3, 2011

Man Sent to Prison for ATM Theft Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 13:45     A spree of stealing ATMs has netted a North Battleford man two years and a day in a federal jail.   Garvin Martin must also pay more than $167,000 in restitution, beginning immediately.   In...

Second Trial for Alberta Truck Driver Began Today

by | Jul 29, 2011

Second Trial for Alberta Truck Driver Began Today Monday, January 17, 2011 at 15:55     A second trial has begun in the case of an Alberta man accused of killing an Onion Lake woman.   In 2007, Gordon Dwight Hurley was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of...

Charges Laid in Regina’s First Murder

by | Jul 29, 2011

Charges Laid in Regina’s First Murder Monday, January 17, 2011 at 15:53     A 23-year-old man is charged with Regina’s first murder of 2011.   William Gary Kaiswatum is charged with the second-degree murder of 21-year-old Colton Lee Quewezance.   Early...

Two Dead in Creighton Collision

by | Jul 29, 2011

Two Dead in Creighton Collision Monday, January 17, 2011 at 15:34     Two people are dead following a two-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon.   Yesterday, Creighton RCMP were called to a collision on Highway 106 about 40 kilometres west of Creighton.   The...

More Charged in Drug Trafficking Ring

by | Jul 29, 2011

More Charged in Drug Trafficking Ring Monday, January 17, 2011 at 15:30     Another suspect has been charged in connection with a prescription drug trafficking investigation in the Yorkton/Kamsack area.   RCMP say 46-year-old Donelda Brass was arrested Sunday at her...

New Status Cards to be Released Later This Year

by | Jul 29, 2011

New Status Cards to be Released Later This Year Monday, January 17, 2011 at 15:27     Saskatchewan residents wanting a new enhanced Certificate of Indian Status will have to wait until later this year.   Officials with Indian Affairs will be distributing information...

MP Applauds First Nation’s Accountability Measures

by | Jul 29, 2011

MP Applauds First Nation’s Accountability Measures Friday, January 14, 2011 at 16:51     A Saskatoon MP says she’s pleased to see the Whitecap Dakota First Nation becoming more accountable to its membership.   Kelly Block says she’s hopeful more...

Muskowekwan Chief Postpones Referendum

by | Jul 29, 2011

Muskowekwan Chief Postpones Referendum Friday, January 14, 2011 at 15:28     The chief of the Muskowekwan First Nation says an upcoming referendum on mineral rights will be postponed until after the band’s election.   In a press release, Chief Reg Bellerose says...

Northern Lights Casino Expands In Prince Albert

by | Jul 29, 2011

Northern Lights Casino Expands In Prince Albert Friday, January 14, 2011 at 14:58     A new 4,500-ft. expansion of the Northern Lights Casino has been unveiled in Prince Albert.   The space holds 203 new slot machines.   Chiefs, dignitaries and members of the...