FSIN Opposed To Open Season On Ravens

FSIN Opposed To Open Season On Ravens Monday, April 27, 2009 at 13:10     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says it wants to be consulted before any action is taken to control ravens.   Robin McLeod, a cultural policy analyst with the FSIN, says he worries...

Province To Fund 15 Beds For Muskeg Lake Elders

Province To Fund 15 Beds For Muskeg Lake Elders Friday, April 24, 2009 at 15:16     The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is joining hands with the provincial government in support of elders on the reserve.   A two-year pilot project has been announced that will see the...

Woman Charged With Infant’s Drowning Death

Woman Charged With Infant’s Drowning Death Friday, April 24, 2009 at 15:00     Saskatoon police have charged a 28-year-old woman several months after a baby was found dead in a city motel room.   Tera Lynn Bouvier of Green Lake, in northwestern Saskatchewan, has...

Chiefs Write To Governor-General

Chiefs Write To Governor-General Friday, April 24, 2009 at 14:26     Three Saskatchewan chiefs have written a letter to Governor-General Michaëlle Jean, asking her to help them get the reserve land they were once promised but never received.   Leaders of the Peter...

Grass Fire Worries One Arrow Band Members

Grass Fire Worries One Arrow Band Members Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 14:11     Residents of the One Arrow First Nation are keeping a wary eye on the smouldering remains of a grass fire that erupted yesterday.   The location of the fire was situated in the Rural...

CNSC Rep Outlines Duty To Consult On Nuclear Issue

CNSC Rep Outlines Duty To Consult On Nuclear Issue Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 14:07     A nuclear power project in Saskatchewan could be stopped through the duty to consult process, according to a Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission official.   But Director General...

Commercial Fishers Urged To Attend “Historic” AGM

Commercial Fishers Urged To Attend “Historic” AGM Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 14:00     A consultant that’s been pushing for dual marketing in northern Saskatchewan’s commercial fishery says there could be a big announcement at the upcoming...

Indian Affairs Chastised Over TLE Conversion Rate

Indian Affairs Chastised Over TLE Conversion Rate Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 13:53     The federal department of Indian Affairs was on the hot seat during a senate committee hearing last night in Ottawa.   Auditor General Sheila Fraser gave member of the Standing...

Northern Youths Named To Economic Advisory Council

Northern Youths Named To Economic Advisory Council Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 13:45     A La Ronge resident says she’s excited to join the provincial government’s new economic council for youth.   Ashley Charles was one of ten people named to the...

No Indication Of Foul Play In Poorman’s Death

No Indication Of Foul Play In Poorman’s Death Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 15:45     A spokesperson for the Regina Police Service says blood tests on a deceased teenager could provide more clues as to how the girl died.   At the same time, Elizabeth Popowich...