Man Killed In Head-On Boat Collision

Man Killed In Head-On Boat Collision Monday, August 24, 2009 at 13:38     A man from Buffalo Narrows died early Sunday morning, after his boat crashed into another boat on a foggy lake.   The 40-year-old man was the sole occupant of a boat that was following another...

Preliminary Hearing Set For Apartment Arson Case

Preliminary Hearing Set For Apartment Arson Case Monday, August 24, 2009 at 13:23     The teen at the centre of a triple manslaughter case in La Ronge will be back in court in January.   Blake David Norman, 19, is charged with one count of arson and three counts of...

Gold Mine Project Awarded Surface Lease Agreement

Gold Mine Project Awarded Surface Lease Agreement Monday, August 24, 2009 at 13:21     The province has given its blessing to a proposed gold mine north of La Ronge, in the form of a 20-year surface lease agreement.   The deal between the government and the company...

FNMR Minister Awaiting Input On Duty To Consult

FNMR Minister Awaiting Input On Duty To Consult Monday, August 24, 2009 at 13:19     The minister for First Nations and Metis Relations says he’s looking forward to seeing suggestions from Aboriginal leaders on the duty to consult file.   Bill Hutchinson...

Aboriginal Firefighters Tops In Canada

Aboriginal Firefighters Tops In Canada Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:55     The 2009 National Aboriginal Firefighters Competition took place over the weekend in Listuguj, Quebec, and once again Saskatchewan came home with a first-place finish.   Quebec’s team...

First Nations Gaming Expo Ready To Roll

First Nations Gaming Expo Ready To Roll Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:47     Job creation is one achievement Saskatchewan’s First Nations chiefs and gaming experts will highlight this week at a gaming expo.   For the next two days, gaming experts from across...

Metis Women’s Group Revived With New Leadership

Metis Women’s Group Revived With New Leadership Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:41     An executive has been chosen for a Metis women’s advocacy group that’s been dormant the last few years.   Monelle Bailey is the new president of the Metis Women of...

Metis Senator Killed In Vehicle Rollover

Metis Senator Killed In Vehicle Rollover Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:39     The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan is mourning the loss of a senator.   Roy “Judge” Fosseneuve, a man who was very active in raising awareness for Metis veterans, suddenly passed...

Golf Tournament Raises Money For Veterans

Golf Tournament Raises Money For Veterans Friday, August 21, 2009 at 18:12     The Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans’ Association hosted their first annual golf tournament today.   More than 30 teams teed off at the first annual First Nations Veterans’...

Rally Held For Victim Of 2001 Sexual Assault

Rally Held For Victim Of 2001 Sexual Assault Friday, August 21, 2009 at 17:20     A rally was held at the Saskatchewan legislative building in Regina today to support the young victim of a 2001 Tisdale-area sexual assault.   The now 20-year-old victim is calling for...