Battlefords Area Plans Recreational Multiplex

Battlefords Area Plans Recreational Multiplex Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 14:32     The Battlefords Tribal Council and the City of North Battleford have agreed on the broad outlines of a land swap.   The deal allows the city to develop a $51-million multi-purpose...

MN-S Seeks Citizen Input On Constitution

MN-S Seeks Citizen Input On Constitution Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 14:15     The president of the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan is encouraging Metis citizens to give their opinions on the nation’s constitution.   There will be community meetings in all 12...

Meadow Lake Braces For Gap In Emergency Care

Meadow Lake Braces For Gap In Emergency Care Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 14:11     It could soon be tougher to see a doctor after hours in Meadow Lake.   On August 27, the Prairie North Health Region is expecting a temporary shortage in the number of doctors who can...

Metis Community Loses Well-Known Leaders

  Metis Community Loses Well-Known Leaders Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 14:07     Two prominent Metis citizens, James Kennedy and Jeffrey Morin, passed away earlier this week.   Metis Nation – Saskatchewan President Robert Doucette sends condolences to the...

Truckers Could Help Find Missing Women

Truckers Could Help Find Missing Women Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 13:58     A support worker from B.C. is raising awareness about missing women in Western Canada.   Angela Marie MacDougall is the executive director of the Battered Women’s Support Services in...

FSIN Agrees RCMP Should Not Investigate Itself

FSIN Agrees RCMP Should Not Investigate Itself Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 14:40     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says it agrees with recommendations laid out by an RCMP watchdog.   Yesterday, the commission for public complaints against the RCMP...

Cigar Lake Situation Improving, Profits Up: Cameco

Cigar Lake Situation Improving, Profits Up: Cameco Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 14:33     Cameco’s president says good progress is being made on the flooded Cigar Lake mine.   Jerry Grandey spoke this morning at a news conference to share the company’s...

Province Extends Deadline For Diamond Mine Input

Province Extends Deadline For Diamond Mine Input Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 14:07     The provincial government is extending the length of time First Nations and Metis groups can give feedback about a proposed mine in the Fort a la Corne area.   A senior official...

Fond Du Lac Re-strategizing After Failed Vote

Fond Du Lac Re-strategizing After Failed Vote Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 13:56     It’s back to the drawing board for administration officials in Fond du Lac who were hoping to extend the length of time elected politicians could serve in office.   An official...

Cowessess Planning Low-Income Off-reserve Housing

Cowessess Planning Low-Income Off-reserve Housing Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 13:33     A First Nation near Regina is trying to address housing issues.   Cowessess First Nation is seeking provincial support for off-reserve housing developments.   Alvin Delorme,...