Category Archives: Saskatchewan
James Smith Cree Nation rejects diamond mine plan as it stands
James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) says there will be no diamond mine in the Fort la Corne Forest "until our people’s interests are satisfied." In a statement, band members said the proposed venture...
Oct 26, 2018
Diamond mine project near P.A. gets environmental approval
It took at least eight years of process but the environmental assessment approval for the proposed diamond mine 65 kilometres east of Prince Albert has now been granted by the province. The Ministry o...
Oct 25, 2018
SARM anxious to hear plans for regional police forces
The provincial government announced plans to amend The Police Act to allow rural municipalities and small communities with a population under 500 to join regional police services, and that’s wel...
Oct 25, 2018
Fall session starts, Sask. politicians return to legislature
Saskatchewan's politicians return to the legislature Wednesday as the fall session begins. The proceedings kick off with the Throne Speech where the government will lay out its agenda for the year ahe...
Oct 24, 2018
Community leaders weigh in on impact of drug abuse during sentencing of P.A. drug trafficker
A man charged in connection with Prince Albert’s largest-ever drug seizure has been sentenced to nine years in jail, less time served in a case where various community leaders from northern Sask...
Oct 23, 2018
Province reacts as feds announce carbon tax rebate program for Saskatchewan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled the details of a federal carbon tax rebate program that will offset costs by providing cheques to families. The program will be in place for Saskatchewan, On...
Oct 23, 2018
Crime Reduction Teams fully operational in P.A. and N.B.
The RCMP’s much-anticipated Crime Reduction Units are now fully operational in North Battleford and Prince Albert to deal with rural crime and to ease the stress on the existing police. The two ...
Oct 22, 2018
Sask. Justice Minister would have preferred pot stay illegal
While many across Canada are celebrating the legalization of cannabis, Saskatchewan's justice minister said he wishes it had remained illegal. Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan joined G...
Oct 19, 2018
New Saskatchewan Hospital shines in Thursday's tour
The media attended the brand new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford for a tour of the sparkling new facility. Vikki Smart, executive director for primary health care northwest, said prior to const...
Oct 19, 2018
FSIN vice-chief speaks about police investigation
Federation of Sovereign Inidigenous Nations (FSIN) First Vice-Chief Kimberley Jonathan is claiming she wanted to become the organization's interim chief in order to freeze bank accounts and assist a S...
Oct 18, 2018