Saskatchewan

FSIN wants Indigenous kids in Indigenous care, says gov. isn’t helping

"Saskatchewan First Nations are ready to take over and to assert that jurisdiction and to bring our children home to our communities," said David Pratt, vice-chief with the Federation of Saskatchewan ...

Apr 18, 2019 David Pratt, Vice-Chief of the FSIN, speaks with reporters at the Legislature on April 17, 2019. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

Provincial government releases report on forests

There is room for the province's forests to grow, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Environment. "We have a sustainable forest, we have a sustainable forest industry, we're looking f...

Apr 17, 2019 Kevin Murphy, assistant deputy minister with the Ministry of Environment presents some highlights of the report (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Core and sonic drilling completed at diamond site

Rio Tinto has completed some of the most detailed drilling yet on the site as efforts continue to deduce the make-up of the diamond deposits at Fort la Corne, east of Prince Albert. Star Diamond Corp,...

Apr 17, 2019 (submitted photo/Star Diamond)

Police believe alcohol contributed to crash near Victoire, 7 people injured

Police in Big River and Ahtahkakoop are still investigating a collision between two vehicles that left seven people with injuries Tuesday night. Officers believe alcohol was a factor in the collision ...

Apr 17, 2019 submitted photo/Saskatchewan RCMP

Report makes cross-party recommendations to get more women into politics

A cross-party committee in Ottawa has put forward a report that includes a number of recommendations on how to turn the page on the ongoing underrepresentation of women in politics.Titled "Elect her: ...

Apr 16, 2019 (Adwo/Dreamstime.com)

Sask. Government announces additional language courses

The Saskatchewan Government announced Tuesday new Indigenous language courses will expand learning opportunities for high school students in Saskatchewan. Courses in Dene, Nakawe and Michif at the 10,...

Apr 16, 2019 (Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Local golfers weigh in on Woods' Masters win

This past weekend a familiar face put on the green jacket at Augusta.Tiger Woods claimed his fifth Masters title at this year's tournament. The win also marked the 15th time Woods won a major tourname...

Apr 16, 2019 Tiger Woods claimed his fifth Masters Championship last weekend. (File Photo/Canadian Press)

'Mitho-pimatisowin': NLSD promotes 'the good life' to recruit teachers

Malls and movie theatres aren't luxuries Northern Lights School Division can promise new teachers, but 'mitho-pimatisowin' - the good life - is one aspect it can.That's according the Superintendent of...

Apr 16, 2019 NLSD Superintendent Jackie Durocher stated recruitment for teachers is currently underway. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Equity Scholarship addresses shortage of broadcasters from under-represented groups

A scholarship competition for broadcast students in the prairie provinces was recently launched to access an untapped pool of potentially talented employees and encourage diverse viewpoints and backgr...

Apr 16, 2019 The JPBG Equity Scholarship was instituted in 2009 to address the shortage of broadcasters from under-represented groups. (submitted photo/JPBG)

Locals react as fire ravages historic cathedral, draws world attention

A massive fire Monday quickly spread through what is heralded as one of the world's most recognizable places of worship.Notre Dame Cathedral, built on a small island called the le de la Cit, saw const...

Apr 15, 2019 The spire on the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris collapses as fire ravages the medieval structure. (Associated Press)