Thousands File Compensation Applications

Thousands File Compensation Applications Friday, September 21, 2007 at 14:44     An official from Service Canada says at least 3,000 residential school survivors in Saskatchewan have had their common experience forms processed this week.   Craig Henry says most...

PMC Members To Vote In National Metis Election

PMC Members To Vote In National Metis Election Friday, September 21, 2007 at 14:46     The president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan says the MNS will use Provincial Metis Council members as delegates at next month’s Metis National Assembly.   Robert...

Work Underway On Garson Lake Road Project

Work Underway On Garson Lake Road Project Friday, September 21, 2007 at 14:41     The mayor of La Loche says she’s pleased to see work begin on the Saskatchewan portion of the connector road to Fort McMurray.   The provincial government has officially begun the...

Signs For Alternate Route To Dakota Dunes Removed

Signs For Alternate Route To Dakota Dunes Removed Friday, September 21, 2007 at 14:38     Corman Park residents have got their wish — detour signs leading out to the Dakota Dunes Casino from Saskatoon have been taken down.   Previously, signs suggested drivers...

Canadian Dollar Causing More Pain For Fishers

Canadian Dollar Causing More Pain For Fishers Friday, September 21, 2007 at 14:27     The president of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation admits the surging Canadian loonie is hurting his organization’s bottom line.   John Wood says fishers will likely...

Muskeg Lake Gets RCMP Presence

Muskeg Lake Gets RCMP Presence Friday, September 21, 2007 at 14:24     The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation now has its own police officer.   Even though Cst. Craig Zwarych is part of the Blaine Lake RCMP detachment, he is now stationed at Muskeg Lake permanently.   Band CEO...

Whitecap-Lake Meeting To Be Re-Enacted

Whitecap-Lake Meeting To Be Re-Enacted Friday, September 21, 2007 at 14:01     A celebration of the 125th anniversary of the meeting of Chief Whitecap and John Lake, the two founding leaders of Saskatoon, is taking place later today.   The main festivities will be...

First Nations To Receive More Casino Profits

  First Nations To Receive More Casino Profits Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 15:34     First Nations communities across Saskatchewan will be receiving more money — thanks to a new agreement signed between the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the...

Tribal Council Suing Province Over Casino Affair

Tribal Council Suing Province Over Casino Affair Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 15:26     The Battlefords Tribal Council has filed a lawsuit against the provincial government.   The BTC claims the Department of First Nations and Metis Relations engaged in a breach of...

Band Signs Deal With Gold Exploration Company

Band Signs Deal With Gold Exploration Company Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 15:15     A company that plans to establish four gold mines in the La Ronge area by 2009 is becoming business partners with one of the province’s largest First Nations.   The Lac La...