SWAT Team Called In On Arrest Of Pinehouse Man

SWAT Team Called In On Arrest Of Pinehouse Man Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 17:17     The SWAT team in Prince Albert was called out yesterday to arrest a northern man who was wanted on weapons charges.   Twenty-five-year-old Jerry Tinker was apparently hiding out in an...

Dustyhorn’s Girlfriend Told Police Not To Shoot

Dustyhorn’s Girlfriend Told Police Not To Shoot Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 17:13     A coroner’s inquest has heard that a woman screamed at Saskatoon police not to shoot her boyfriend, just moments before the man was struck down by five bullets.   Loriann...

Forest Fires Brought Under Control

Forest Fires Brought Under Control Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 17:10     Firefighters have grabbed the upper hand over the forest fires that have plagued the Canwood and Fort a la Corne areas for the last few days.   Saskatchewan Environment spokesperson Jeanette...

Vice-Chief To Call For Foster Care Review

Vice-Chief To Call For Foster Care Review Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 17:06     The spring session of the FSIN Legislative Assembly began today at Dakota Dunes casino, and the vice-chief responsible for health and social development already has two resolutions in...

FSIN Honours Youth Who Saved Family

FSIN Honours Youth Who Saved Family Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 16:53     Three young heroes from the Meadow Lake area are among the people who will be honoured this evening at the First Nations Circle of Honour Awards in Saskatoon.   Brett Opikokew, Joshua Lasas and...

Hutchinson Committed To Duty To Consult Policy

Hutchinson Committed To Duty To Consult Policy Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 16:51     The province’s new minister of First Nations and Metis Relations says he’s committed to keeping the duty to consult policy on the fast track to implementation.   Bill...

Partners Aim To Create More Metis IT Workers

Partners Aim To Create More Metis IT Workers Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 16:48     The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan has signed a new partnership with IBM.   The agreement is meant to increase Metis people’s participation in the information technology sector...

Conference Shows Aboriginal Workers In Demand

Conference Shows Aboriginal Workers In Demand Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 16:43     Baby boomers are starting to retire, and that’s creating lots of job opportunities for Aboriginal people, experts say.   Panelists at a conference in Saskatoon yesterday said...

Birch Narrows Anticipates New School By 2010

Birch Narrows Anticipates New School By 2010 Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 16:38     A new school on the Birch Narrows First Nation should be complete by the fall of next year.   A sod-turning ceremony took place on the reserve yesterday.   Birch Narrows chief Robert...

P.A. Kids Get A Look at Medieval Cultures

P.A. Kids Get A Look at Medieval Cultures Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 16:35     A school in Prince Albert staged a comparison of 14th century European and Aboriginal cultures Monday.   Students and staff at Westview/Kistahpinanihk Community School paraded through the...