Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Thunderchild First Nation taken to court to open books
One man from the Thunderchild First Nation has taken the band to court to open its books and release financial documents. Harrison Thunderchild, who's coincidentally from the Thunderchild First Nation...
Nov 21, 2017
MMIWG inquiry begins hearings in Saskatoon
Commissioners for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) arrived in Saskatoon Monday to set up for three days of testimony from families and survivors. Over ...
Nov 21, 2017
La Loche victims remembered with landmarks
Two of the four victims of the La Loche shooting will be remembered via geographical feature. Adam Wood and Marie Janvier were a teacher and teacher's aide, respectively, who were killed Jan. 22...
Nov 21, 2017
Phillips laid to rest in Melfort
Fittingly at the Kerry Vickar Centre, a marquee venue Kevin Phillips spearheaded in Melfort, locals and colleagues gathered for his funeral on Monday. The 63-year-old MLA for the Melfort constit...
Nov 20, 2017
Meili sees strong support from Prince Albert NDP
Ryan Meili told his Prince Albert supporters he would to use his medical background to build a healthier province if he's chosen to lead the Saskatchewan's NDP. The Saskatoon-Meewasin MLA, who&nb...
Nov 20, 2017
Clarke demands northern debate, SaskParty says no
SaskParty leadership hopeful Rob Clarke has demanded the party add a northern debate to the calendar, in order to ensure northern and Indigenous issues are not overlooked. The SaskParty cand...
Nov 20, 2017
Province preparing new pot legislation ahead of legalization
There are unlikely to be government-run pot stores like there are for liquor in Saskatchewan. The government is not interested in getting involved in the ownership or marketing of marijuana. Instead, ...
Nov 17, 2017
Police arrest child pornographer near N.B.
The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) has charged a man from Delmas with offences related to child pornography. Thirty-three-year-old Adam Denis Douville was charged with possession ...
Nov 17, 2017
Vigil honours shooting victim’s memory
Family, friends, and community members gathered Thursday evening in Meadow Lake to remember Kegan McCallum by participating in a candlelight vigil walk. The 17-year-old died in hospital Monday, Nov. 1...
Nov 17, 2017
Government commits $100K to help scorched farmers
Saskatchewan farmers impacted by wildfires in October, are receiving some good news. The Government of Saskatchewan announced on Thursday it will donate up to $100,000 in matching cash donation...
Nov 16, 2017