RCMP Release More Details In Elder’s Murder

RCMP Release More Details In Elder’s Murder Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 13:54     The Shellbrook RCMP are confirming the 81-year-old elder killed on the Mistawasis reserve a couple of nights ago was the victim of a stabbing.   Family members inside a residence...

North Could Go Without MP For Months

North Could Go Without MP For Months Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 13:51     It could be at least six months before voters in northern Saskatchewan pick a new Member of Parliament.   Liberal MP Gary Merasty announced has he will leave his seat on August 31st.  ...

Mistawasis Elder Murdered

Mistawasis Elder Murdered Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 13:46     The RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit has been called in to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of an 81-year-old elder on the Mistawasis First Nation last night.   RCMP spokesman...

Metis Leader Defends Chartier’s Removal

Metis Leader Defends Chartier’s Removal Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 13:44     The president of the Metis Nation of Alberta sees nothing wrong with a decision to replace national Metis leader Clem Chartier.   Audrey Poitras says Chartier’s term at the Metis...

Community Members Discuss Fatal Shooting Of Youth

Community Members Discuss Fatal Shooting Of Youth Friday, August 03, 2007 at 15:04     Community members in La Ronge came together in a healing circle today to try to move forward from a recent shooting death involving youths.   Today’s “community...

SNTC Given Funds For Major Renovations

SNTC Given Funds For Major Renovations Friday, August 03, 2007 at 14:51     The Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company has received a cash injection from the provincial government for improvements to its home theatre in Saskatoon.   Premier Lorne Calvert yesterday...

Chartier Told He Is No Longer MNC President

Chartier Told He Is No Longer MNC President Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 16:44     A leadership struggle is unfolding at the Metis National Council.   President Clem Chartier has been told by four presidents of MNC provincial branches that he is no longer president.  ...

Aboriginal Economic Development Report Released

Aboriginal Economic Development Report Released Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 15:44     A report has been released on best practices in First Nations, Metis and Inuit Economic Development.   The paper contains recommendations that came out of the national symposium on...

Saskatchewan Party Leader Visits Montreal Lake

Saskatchewan Party Leader Visits Montreal Lake Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 15:14     The Montreal Lake Cree Nation is playing host to Saskatchewan’s Opposition leader today.   Brad Wall’s visit to the reserve will be one of his final stops on his current...

Wireless Communications Coming To Reserves

Wireless Communications Coming To Reserves Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 15:10     First Nations communities across the country will soon be part of a new nation-wide pilot project with the Saskatchewan Communications Network.   In an announcement today, SCN will...