Indigenous people more likely to be diagnosed with epilepsy

Indigenous people more likely to be diagnosed with epilepsy

by | Jun 7, 2018

University of Saskatchewan researchers say the incidence of epilepsy in Indigenous people is twice that of non-Indigenous Canadians. The study involved health records from 2001 to 2010. Researchers combined information from three databases on patients who were either...
RCMP seize $15,000 worth of cocaine in Green Lake drug bust

RCMP seize $15,000 worth of cocaine in Green Lake drug bust

by | Jun 6, 2018

Police made a major drug bust in Green Lake on Monday. After obtaining a search warrant for three separate residences, RCMP seized $15,000 worth of cocaine, a large amount of cash and firearms. Seven people have been charged with possession of a controlled substance...
Lac La Ronge Indian Band celebrates new bridge

Lac La Ronge Indian Band celebrates new bridge

by | Jun 6, 2018

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band officially opened a new bridge on the Little Red River Reserve Tuesday. LLRIB Chief Tammy Cook-Searson says the new bridge will make it easier for residents to get in and out of the community. “When the old bridge was decommissioned, a lot...
Protesters stay on in Wascana Park, despite eviction order.

Protesters stay on in Wascana Park, despite eviction order.

by | Jun 6, 2018

After being served an eviction notice to vacate the grounds across from the Legislative Building by Tuesday afternoon, an Indigenous justice rights protest camp was still there Wednesday morning. The Provincial Capital Commission posted a notice on a tree near the...
SJHL to honour Indigenous players

SJHL to honour Indigenous players

by | Jun 6, 2018

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League says it will be looking into ways it can honour Indigenous players that have been part of the history of the league. “This will be accomplished with determining at least one player from each team, past or present, to assist with...