First Nations exempt from Sask. flood program

First Nations exempt from Sask. flood program

As the province announces a new long-term flood mitigation program for Saskatchewan communities, First Nations are exempt, as there is a similar federal program. The Water Security Agency has been contracted by Ottawa to provide flood assistance to affected First...
Advisories issued for some northern rivers

Advisories issued for some northern rivers

The Water Security Agency is advising the public of high flows on some parts of the Churchill River and its tributaries in response to well above normal rainfall in July. The Churchill River Basin east of Beauval, particularly near Reindeer Lake, received well above...
RCMP respond to FSIN calls for more hate speech charges

RCMP respond to FSIN calls for more hate speech charges

The Saskatchewan RCMP are responding to a call from the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations for Mounties to follow through with enforcement of online hate speech investigations and lay charges against those who post life threatening messages, inciting hatred or...
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority awards scholarships

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority awards scholarships

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is awarding 26 Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies students with scholarships. SIGA is contributing $85,000 towards the 2018 First Nation Scholarship Awards Program. The recipients are: Abel Ross Alma Tawiyaka Awasis...