Sturgeon Lake Chief Meets With Dissidents

Sturgeon Lake Chief Meets With Dissidents Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:44     An activist from the Sturgeon Lake First Nation says some results came out of a meeting yesterday with the band’s chief.   A.J. Felix says around 200 people showed up for the session...

Ahtahkakoop Man Facing Impaired Driving Charge

Ahtahkakoop Man Facing Impaired Driving Charge Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:28     The RCMP in Shellbrook have charged a 34-year-old man with the impaired driving death of a member of the Ahtahkakoop First Nation.   50-year-old Dennis Masuskapoe died last week after...

Arrest Made Following Crash Near Cowessess

Arrest Made Following Crash Near Cowessess Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:24     A 21-year-old man is in police custody following a crash near the Cowessess First Nation.   The accident happened last night when a westbound vehicle with five people in it collided with...

Crashes Kill Residents Of Three Separate Reserves

Crashes Kill Residents Of Three Separate Reserves Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 15:12     It was a busy long weekend for RCMP around the province, with three fatal crashes taking place — all involving alcohol.   The first accident happened at about 4:00 Friday...

Over $1 Million Given To Northern Schools

Over $1 Million Given To Northern Schools Friday, May 16, 2008 at 15:07     The provincial government is providing a total of over $1 million to five schools in northern Saskatchewan.   The bulk of the money will go towards mechanical upgrades at Twin Lakes Community...

New Chief For The Poundmaker First Nation

New Chief For The Poundmaker First Nation Friday, May 16, 2008 at 15:05     Dwayne Antoine is the new chief of the Poundmaker First Nation following Thursday’s band election.   Antoine beat Marie Tootoosis and Floyd Favel for the post, after Teddy Antoine...

Appeals Filed Concerning Red Pheasant Election

Appeals Filed Concerning Red Pheasant Election Friday, May 16, 2008 at 15:04     Election appeals have been filed at the Red Pheasant First Nation.   Some residents are alleging problems occurred with several mail-in ballots during the band’s recent election on...

RCMP Confirm Found Remains Those Of Missing Woman

RCMP Confirm Found Remains Those Of Missing Woman Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 14:57     The RCMP say the remains found recently on the Little Black Bear First Nation were, in fact, those of Amber Redman.   The 19-year-old resident of the Standing Buffalo First Nation...

Inquest Date Set Regarding Pelletier Shooting

Inquest Date Set Regarding Pelletier Shooting Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 14:46     The coroner’s office has announced that two inquests probing the deaths of two Aboriginal men will take place next month.   The first one will be held June 2nd to June 6th at the...

Pawn Shop Owner Charged After Selling Headdresses

Pawn Shop Owner Charged After Selling Headdresses Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 14:35     Several Battlefords-area residents are facing at least 35 charges for illegally trafficking wildlife parts — including those used in feathered dance costumes.   The charges...