Car Plunges Through Bridge Guard Rail Into River

Car Plunges Through Bridge Guard Rail Into River Monday, May 07, 2007 at 13:34     The RCMP aren’t sure if charges will be laid in connection to an incident that saw a car crash through a guard rail on the Montreal River bridge in La Ronge.   Spokesman Sgt. Brad...

Onion Lake Man To Represent NDP In Lloydminster

Onion Lake Man To Represent NDP In Lloydminster Monday, May 07, 2007 at 13:31     The recreation director at the Onion Lake First Nation has decided to take a run at provincial politics under the NDP banner.   Grant Whitstone recently threw his name in as the NDP...

Updating The Primrose Lake Settlement Package

Updating The Primrose Lake Settlement Package Friday, May 04, 2007 at 15:28     A west-side leader is spelling out what could happen if certain groups associated with the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range settlement package don’t sign onto the deal.   Alex Maurice...

Talks Ongoing For New Uranium Mine

Talks Ongoing For New Uranium Mine Friday, May 04, 2007 at 15:27     A mining company from B.C. has announced plans to begin looking for uranium at a location approximately 75 kilometers northwest of the Mclean Lake mine.   Jeff Wilson of TRIEX Minerals says the...

Sonntag Up For Re-election

Sonntag Up For Re-election Friday, May 04, 2007 at 15:26     A 16-year veteran of the Provincial Legislature has decided to stand for re-election.   First Nations and Metis Relations Minister Maynard Sonntag will officially announce his desire to run again in Meadow...

AFN Celebrates Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day

AFN Celebrates Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day Friday, May 04, 2007 at 15:25     Today is National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness day.   The Assembly of First Nations is marking the occasion with the launching of a new web site devoted to informing people about the...

Metis Citizens Call For National Registry

Metis Citizens Call For National Registry Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 15:16     A group of Metis citizens in the Christopher Lake area is pushing for the creation of a national Metis voters registry.   Bryan Lee of Metis Local 108 says the move would allow Metis...

Lafond Named To First Nations Tax Commission

Lafond Named To First Nations Tax Commission Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 15:02     A well-known business leader in Saskatchewan has been appointed to the First Nations Tax Commission.   Lester Lafond of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is one of seven people assigned by...

Closing Arguments Wrap Up At Outfitter Trial

Closing Arguments Wrap Up At Outfitter Trial Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 15:00     The defence focused on the exact wording of charges against a northern outfitter in closing arguments at a trial in La Ronge yesterday.   Prosecutors allege Sportsman’s Lodge...

Educators Discuss Teaching Math To Native Students

Educators Discuss Teaching Math To Native Students Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 14:57     A conference is underway in Regina this week calling attention to math, science — and traditional Aboriginal teachings.   Dreamcatching 2007 is designed to equip teachers of...