FSIN Concerned Over Non-Native Elk Hunt Notice

FSIN Concerned Over Non-Native Elk Hunt Notice Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 15:25     An official with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says a recent announcement by the government that an elk hunt will begin down south has raised some eyebrows.  ...

Sask Party Critic Calls For More Consultations

Sask Party Critic Calls For More Consultations Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 15:24     The provincial critic for First Nations and Metis Relations is giving the Saskatchewan Government a failing grade over the way it’s handled a recent directive of the Supreme Court....

More Money For Northern Uranium

More Money For Northern Uranium Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 15:23     More money is being poured into exploration efforts for northern Saskatchewan uranium.   Formation Capital Corporation has announced it has closed a $150-thousand offering for the purpose of...

St. George’s Hill In Need Of Councillors

St. George’s Hill In Need Of Councillors Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 15:23     Another round of nominations is being accepted for a councillor position at St. George’s Hill.   The village says it didn’t receive enough nominations the last time...

Aboriginal Artists Displays Work At Wanuskewin

Aboriginal Artists Displays Work At Wanuskewin Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 15:22     The Wanuskewin Heritage Park art gallery is playing host to an exhibit titled “Species at Risk and Cultural Resilience.”   The artist, Priscilla Settee, is a faculty...

Northerners Need To Be Cautious At Christmas

Northerners Need To Be Cautious At Christmas Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 15:21     It’s the time of year when home owners are a little careless when it comes to fire safety.   That’s the reason why the La Ronge Fire Department is reminding northerners...

RCMP Trying To Locate La Loche Bingo Hall Bandit

RCMP Trying To Locate La Loche Bingo Hall Bandit Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 15:54     RCMP officials in La Loche are at a loss when it comes to identifying a burglar who entered the local bingo hall on Monday evening with a bat.   Officers say the suspect entered...

Man Charged In Naistus Murder

Man Charged In Naistus Murder Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 15:53     An Alberta man accused of killing a woman from Onion Lake will go on trial next fall.   41 year-old Gordon Dwight Hurley will go before a judge for a three week trial starting September 10th.   He...

Judge Reserves Decision In Bomek Trial

Judge Reserves Decision In Bomek Trial Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 15:52     The crown has withdrawn one of the charges laid against a Flin Flon man accused of sexually assaulting a boy in Prince Albert.   57 year-old James Michael Bomek initially faced 12...

Flying Dust TLE Referendum Fails

Flying Dust TLE Referendum Fails Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 15:52     A recent referendum on whether or not to free up T.L.E. dollars at the Flying Dust First Nation has failed to garner the necessary support.   On December 4th, 211 residents on the reserve cast...