FNUC Hosts Health Science Camp For Teens

FNUC Hosts Health Science Camp For Teens Monday, July 23, 2007 at 13:27     Roughly 30 Aboriginal students from from across the province are taking part in a health science camp this week.   The event is being hosted by the First Nations University of Canada and is...

Found Body Identified As Missing Native Woman

Found Body Identified As Missing Native Woman Friday, July 20, 2007 at 13:56     The human remains discovered on 33rd Street in Saskatoon on June 30th have been positively identified as those of a missing Aboriginal woman.   Saskatoon Police spokeswoman Alyson Edwards...

Beardy’s Rollover Suspect Enters Guilty Pleas

Beardy’s Rollover Suspect Enters Guilty Pleas Friday, July 20, 2007 at 13:50     A guilty plea has been entered by a 16-year-old Beardy’s/Okemasis band member accused in a fatal rollover.   An 18-year-old male and 11-year-old girl were killed on June 20th...

First Nations Open Echo Lake Dam

First Nations Open Echo Lake Dam Friday, July 20, 2007 at 13:46     Two southern Saskatchewan First Nations are offering an olive branch in a longstanding dispute with cottage owners on Echo Lake.   The Muskowpetung and Pasqua bands say operation of the Echol Lake...

Back To Batoche Draws Hundreds

Back To Batoche Draws Hundreds Friday, July 20, 2007 at 13:44     Hundreds of Metis are on hand for the first full day of Back To Batoche celebrations.   Rain fell this morning, but that didn’t appear to dampen the enthusiasm of those in attendance.   Campers and RVs...

Elders’ Anti-Drugs March Arrives In La Ronge

Elders’ Anti-Drugs March Arrives In La Ronge Friday, July 20, 2007 at 13:34     The end is almost in sight for roughly 300 Aboriginal elders participating in this year’s annual Kokums and Mosums Against Drugs and Alcohol walk.   Men and women from 30 First...

Bail Granted To La Ronge Teen Murder Suspects

Bail Granted To La Ronge Teen Murder Suspects Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 14:24     La Ronge Provincial Court was the scene of a bail hearing today for two teenagers accused of murdering a young band member from the Big Stone reserve.   Both boys were ultimately...

Suspended Indian Affairs Manager Sues Government

Suspended Indian Affairs Manager Sues Government Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 14:22     A Prince Albert-based Indian Affairs employee that was temporarily suspended three years ago for alleged misconduct is suing the federal government over the affair.   In a statement...

Prime Northern Real Estate Up For Grabs

Prime Northern Real Estate Up For Grabs Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 14:18     Twelve prime recreational home sites situated near a popular lake in northern Saskatchewan will be going on the auction block later this year.   Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers spokesperson Kim...

Wall Says Summer Tour Will Eventually Head North

Wall Says Summer Tour Will Eventually Head North Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 14:05     Saskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall says he expects to visit communities in northern Saskatchewan during his current tour of the province.   Yesterday, Wall hit the road in southern...