Ice Warning Issued In Stony Rapids Area

Ice Warning Issued In Stony Rapids Area Monday, February 05, 2007 at 13:37     Snowmobilers in Fond du Lac and Black Lake are being warned to watch out for open water when travelling to Stony Rapids.   A councillor with the northern hamlet says water from the rapids...

Province, Ottawa Pull Out Of MNS Election Process

Province, Ottawa Pull Out Of MNS Election Process Friday, February 02, 2007 at 17:39     The federal and provincial governments have announced that their efforts to help bring about a new Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election have come to an end.   First Nations and...

Culture Clash Hurting Natives’ Science Education

Culture Clash Hurting Natives’ Science Education Friday, February 02, 2007 at 13:44     A recent study indicates that cultural differences could be keeping Aboriginal people from taking university courses in science.   The research was conducted by the Canadian...

SIGA Weighing Options After Human Rights Ruling

SIGA Weighing Options After Human Rights Ruling Friday, February 02, 2007 at 13:23     An official with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority says her group is studying the impact of a recent human rights decision.   Last week, the Saskatchewan Human Rights...

Merasty Defends Record On Boarding School Issue

Merasty Defends Record On Boarding School Issue Friday, February 02, 2007 at 13:18     The Liberal MP in northern Saskatchewan says if his main rival can help get compensation for the boarding school survivors in Ile-a-la-Crosse, he should.   Gary Merasty is...

Otter Pelt Market In A World Of Hurt

Otter Pelt Market In A World Of Hurt Friday, February 02, 2007 at 13:15     Trappers are being told to limit their Otter harvest this fur season because of market problems in China and Tibet.   The Chinese have been the main buyer of Otter pelts for the last decade,...

Trappers’ Liaison Position Remains Vacant

Trappers’ Liaison Position Remains Vacant Friday, February 02, 2007 at 13:03     A spokesman for Saskatchewan Northern Affairs says a decision still hasn’t been made on whether the department will fill a position dedicated to the trapping industry.  ...

Prentice Says Fees Dispute Won’t Delay Payments

Prentice Says Fees Dispute Won’t Delay Payments Thursday, February 01, 2007 at 14:01     Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice is trying to allay any fears by residential school victims who are worried about their compensation payments being delayed further by a...

Harrison Addresses Broken Election Promise

Harrison Addresses Broken Election Promise Thursday, February 01, 2007 at 13:11     Northern Saskatchewan’s previous MP is answering questions regarding the Tories’ handling of the Ile-a-la-Crosse boarding school issue.   Jeremy Harrison has just recently...

SIGA Loses Human Rights Battle With Ex-Workers

SIGA Loses Human Rights Battle With Ex-Workers Thursday, February 01, 2007 at 13:06     The Prince Albert Daily Herald is reporting that the Human Rights Commission has ruled in favour of four people who alleged they were discriminated against by SIGA.   The case was...