Head of Teachers’ Union Visits North

Head of Teachers’ Union Visits North Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 16:04       The new president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation just got a first-hand look at some of the situations, experiences and challenges that define teaching in the North.  ...

CWD Not a Concern for Montreal Lake Elk Project

  CWD Not a Concern for Montreal Lake Elk Project Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 16:02       The threat of Chronic Wasting Disease isn’t deterring officials with the Montreal Lake Cree Nation from accepting more shipments of elk.   Recently, public concerns...

Province Still Pondering Metis Hunting Ruling

Province Still Pondering Metis Hunting Ruling Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 14:26       The province says it needs some clarification on last week’s Supreme Court ruling regarding Metis hunting rights before it announces any changes to Saskatchewan’s...

Whitefish Reserve Man Sentenced for Sexual Assault

Whitefish Reserve Man Sentenced for Sexual Assault Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 14:22       A man from the Big River First Nation’s Whitefish reserve has been sentenced to just over a year in prison for the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.   The incident...

Aboriginal Government Employees to Talk to Youth

Aboriginal Government Employees to Talk to Youth Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 14:19       Volunteers from Saskatchewan’s public service have created a new speakers bureau to speak to the province’s Aboriginal youth.   The Aboriginal Government...

Metis Win Landmark Hunting Rights Case

Metis Win Landmark Hunting Rights Case Monday, September 22, 2003 at 14:58       The head of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan calls a Supreme Court ruling on Metis hunting rights last week a “significant victory”.   The high court ruled on Friday that...

Laliberte Urges Metis Hunters to Use Restraint

  Laliberte Urges Metis Hunters to Use Restraint Monday, September 22, 2003 at 14:46       Churchill River MP Rick Laliberte is urging Metis hunters to practice responsibility in the wake of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Metis hunting rights.   Right...

New Child Care Centre to Open in Cumberland House

New Child Care Centre to Open in Cumberland House Monday, September 22, 2003 at 14:43       A new child care centre is set to open in Cumberland House.   The centre will provide spaces for up to 21 children from qualifying families in the community.   The program,...

Reference Panels Created in Three More Centres

Reference Panels Created in Three More Centres Monday, September 22, 2003 at 14:39       Three more communities in the North have developed community reference panels to provide advice to government departments and local service providers.   Sandy Bay, Pinehouse, and...

Dillon Murder Suspect Denied Bail

  Dillon Murder Suspect Denied Bail Monday, September 22, 2003 at 14:35       A Dillon man accused of murder has had his application to be released on bail denied.   Larry R. Billette is charged with second degree murder following the death of 36-year-old Joan...