Harrison “Leaning” Towards Running For Old Seat

Harrison “Leaning” Towards Running For Old Seat Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 14:30     Former MP Jeremy Harrison says he detected no ill will towards him during a recent tour of his old riding.   Harrison says he is now “leaning towards...

Youth’s Murder Trial To Be Held In Stony Rapids

Youth’s Murder Trial To Be Held In Stony Rapids Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 14:27     After considerable delays and debate by the judge, prosecution and defence, it’s been decided a trial for a 17-year-old boy from Fond du Lac charged with second-degree...

RCMP Execute Drug Raid North Of La Ronge

RCMP Execute Drug Raid North Of La Ronge Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 14:24     Two La Ronge residents are facing numerous drug charges following an RCMP raid on a home 10 kilometres north of the community.   Last Wednesday afternoon, RCMP officers conducting the...

Northern Internet Expansion To Take Hit

Northern Internet Expansion To Take Hit Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 14:22     Schools on reserves may have to dig into their own pockets to keep Internet service by the end of the school year.   The federal government is reportedly preparing to pull the plug on the...

Army Cadets Looking For Native Recruits

Army Cadets Looking For Native Recruits Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 14:20     A recruitment drive is underway for Aboriginal army cadets in Prince Albert.   Lieutenant Kevin Seeseequasis of the Canadian Army Cadets says they are hoping to enlist as many as 40 new...

Dispute Surfaces Over Wollaston Lake Diesel Spill

Dispute Surfaces Over Wollaston Lake Diesel Spill Friday, September 01, 2006 at 15:44     A spokesman for Indian Affairs says the department is not in a position to offer extra money for the cleanup of Wollaston Lake.   However, Trevor Sutter says INAC can offer the...

Woman Complains About FSIN Leaders’ Availability

Woman Complains About FSIN Leaders’ Availability Friday, September 01, 2006 at 15:40     A Saskatoon woman believes political leaders at the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations need to be more accessible to the public.   Patricia Chartier says she...

Pinehouse Mayor Re-Elected By Acclamation

Pinehouse Mayor Re-Elected By Acclamation Friday, September 01, 2006 at 15:35     There won’t be any change at the top at the Pinehouse village council.   Incumbent mayor Mike Natomagan was the only candidate to put his name forward by the nomination deadline,...

Reserve Water Panel Findings In Prentice’s Hands

Reserve Water Panel Findings In Prentice’s Hands Friday, September 01, 2006 at 15:34     Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice has some reading to do over the next few days.   Yesteray, an interim report on how to improve drinking water on reserves was sent to...

Primrose Settlement Deal Still Not Finalized

Primrose Settlement Deal Still Not Finalized Friday, September 01, 2006 at 15:31     The chairman of the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range Settlement Committee says he’s confident a $19-million settlement package is on the way.   Alex Maurice says that’s...