Muskoday Man To Receive Circle Of Honour Award

Muskoday Man To Receive Circle Of Honour Award Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 12:53     An educator from the Muskoday First Nation is set to receive a Circle of Honour award from the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.   Elwin Bear, an education coordinator on the...

Man Drowns At Pelican Narrows

Man Drowns At Pelican Narrows Monday, June 02, 2008 at 22:44     There has been a drowning death in Pelican Narrows.   The RCMP have confirmed a 38-year-old local man died early yesterday morning on Pelican Lake.   According to the Mounties, a local man left a house...

Truth Commission’s Work Underway

Truth Commission’s Work Underway Monday, June 02, 2008 at 22:38     The long-awaited Truth and Reconciliation Commission officially began its five-year mandate today.   The commission will attempt to learn and understand the truth of the Indian Residential...

Premiers Discuss Garson Lake Road Project

Premiers Discuss Garson Lake Road Project Monday, June 02, 2008 at 22:35     Premier Brad Wall says he had a good discussion last week with his Alberta counterpart about the Garson Lake road project.   However, Wall gave few details about what commitments Ed Stelmach...

Alleged Sale Of Animal Parts At Pawn Shop In Court

Alleged Sale Of Animal Parts At Pawn Shop In Court Monday, June 02, 2008 at 22:33     A case involving the alleged illegal sale of Aboriginal dancing costumes at a pawn shop was heard in a North Battleford courtroom this morning.   Anthony Fineday and Linda Bomok face...

Northern Teams Do Well At Mine Rescue Competition

Northern Teams Do Well At Mine Rescue Competition Monday, June 02, 2008 at 22:29     Northern Saskatchewan teams were well-represented at the Saskatchewan Mining Association’s 40th annual Emergency Response/Mine Rescue Skills Competition in Saskatoon over the weekend....

Army Cadet Program Targets Inner City Youths

Army Cadet Program Targets Inner City Youths Monday, June 02, 2008 at 22:28     Army cadets in Saskatoon hope to soon expand their program to include a core neighbourhood corps.   The 2293 North Saskatchewan Regiment Army Cadet Corps wants to provide a program...

Cyclists On Annual Trek For Aboriginal Diabetes

Cyclists On Annual Trek For Aboriginal Diabetes Monday, June 02, 2008 at 14:19     A group of Saskatoon police officers biking for diabetes will complete their ride this Friday afternoon.   Known as Peacekeepers Pedalling for Aboriginals with Diabetes, or PPAD, the...

Residents Try To Stem Flow Of Liquor Into Reserve

Residents Try To Stem Flow Of Liquor Into Reserve Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 22:32     Citizens of Canoe Narrows have set up a checkstop on the highway into the reserve to search vehicles for liquor and drugs.   The blockade began late Thursday afternoon, and has the...

Northern Chief Presents Premier With Grievances

Northern Chief Presents Premier With Grievances Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 22:16     The National Day of Action is now in the books, but some strong words from a northern Saskatchewan chief earlier this week may be lingering in the mind of Premier Brad Wall.   Fond du...