Category Archives: Saskatchewan
New funding agreement should be dictated by chiefs: FSIN Chief
A recently announced funding agreement between the federal government and Indigenous communities should be constructed with the guidance of local chiefs according to the Federation of Sovereign Indige...
Jan 11, 2018
Cree Nation making progress reclaiming Poundmaker’s legacy
The legacy of Cree Chief Poundmaker, tainted by his conviction for treason, is closer to being restored than ever before according to officials with the Cree Nation that bears his name. The chief - kn...
Jan 11, 2018
Sask researchers look to ease harvestability of oats
crop related research project will look at how to better manage the production of oats in Saskatchewan. Northeast Agriculture Research Foundation (NARF), located at Melfort, received $80,255 in fundin...
Jan 10, 2018
Stars align for Pelican Lake designer invited to L.A.
Saskatoon-based designer is headed to Los Angeles next month to showcase her work at a prestigious event. Helen Oro, of Helen Oro Designs, was invited to the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend Fashion Showcase...
Jan 08, 2018
Private retailers to sell pot in Sask.
When marijuana is legalized this summer, people in this province will be able to buy it from private retailers regulated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA). On Monday the province&...
Jan 08, 2018
Enjoy it while it lasts; mild weather to end by mid-week
Mild weather for the first weekend of 2018 offered welcome relief from the brutal cold snap, but you might want to soak up the January warmth while you can. Monday and Tuesday are expected to be pleas...
Jan 08, 2018
Top spot secured for North Battleford’s Silvernagle rink
The Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts didn't start well for Robyn Silvernagle's rink, but the foursome is rocking and rolling. The North Battleford based team reeled off seven straight victories d...
Jan 06, 2018
Weekend warm-up on the way for Saskatchewan
After toughing out the bitter cold over the New Year's weekend last week, people in Saskatchewan can look forward to a much nicer first weekend of 2018. Most of the province saw a return to seasonal t...
Jan 05, 2018
Wall hopes Nutrien will be Sask.-based ‘national champion’
Premier Brad Wall is expressing cautious optimism over the massive agriculture merger between PotashCorp and Agrium this week. The outgoing premier said he's had discussions with the leaders...
Jan 04, 2018
Regional president calls out Congress of Aboriginal Peoples after chief fails to prove heritage
local leader from one of five national organizations lobbying on behalf of Indigenous and Mtis people is questioning his own organization after the organization’s chief claimed it was unnecessar...
Jan 04, 2018