by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Metis Election Committee Waiting For Direction Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 14:44 The head of a committee assigned to oversee a new Metis election in Saskatchewan admits she’s running out of time. Marilyn Poitras says she had hoped to reach some type of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Prentice Urged To Avoid Delaying Compensation Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 14:36 The chief of the Canoe Lake First Nation says he is pleased by progress made in a recent meeting with Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice. Guy Lariviere says the two discussed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
MNS Announces Election Plans Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 14:12 It appears the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election dispute is far from settled. The MNS has released its own plan for a new election this year — and there are some significant differences...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Prentice Defends Broken Election Promise Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 14:11 Canada’s Indian Affairs minister is trying to deflect the blame for a broken election promise to boarding school survivors in Ile-a-la-Crosse. Jim Prentice is remaining firm in his...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Metis Seeking Compensation Over Weapons Range Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 14:08 A Metis leader who helped negotiate an economic development package for four communities in northwest Saskatchewan says the push for compensation continues. Former Metis Nation of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Saskatoon Welcomes Aboriginal Business Delegates Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 13:55 The start of a national Aboriginal business symposium being held in Saskatoon is just hours away. Beginning tonight, Aboriginal leaders will take part in a series of workshops...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Weapons Range Settlement Coming In Lump Sum Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:45 Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice was in Beauval today, announcing details of a $15-million settlement package for four northwest Saskatchewan Metis communities. The money...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Two-Vehicle Crash Claims Life On Pasqua Reserve Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:41 A 34-year-old man from Lipton, Saskatchewan will be facing a judge tomorrow morning after allegedly driving a vehicle that was involved in a fatal collision on the Pasqua First...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Embattled Band Councillor Denied Bail Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:35 A band councillor with the Clearwater River Dene Nation is remaining behind bars until his trial on March 2nd. Gerald Hainault was denied bail at a court hearing late last week and remanded...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Long-Time Northern Priest Passes Away Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:34 A number of Roman Catholics in northern Saskatchewan are mourning the death of a long-time priest. Father Germain Turcotte died last Thursday in Saskatoon. He served the parishes in...
