Mixed Reviews For FSIN’s FNUC Plan

Mixed Reviews For FSIN’s FNUC Plan Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 14:57     A former chief is giving the “thumbs up” to news the First Nations University of Canada’s board of directors will soon be reduced.   Harry Cook, the former leader of the...

AUCC Officials Say Criticism From Report Unfounded

AUCC Officials Say Criticism From Report Unfounded Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 14:52     The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada is taking issue with some comments recently directed its way.   In a report leaked to the media, a consultant for the First...

City Councillor Named FSIN’s Citizen Of The Year

City Councillor Named FSIN’s Citizen Of The Year Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 14:48     The First Nations community in Saskatchewan honoured its best and brightest last night in Prince Albert at the annual Circle of Honour Awards.   Among the highlights,...

Northeast To See More Spraying For Budworm

Northeast To See More Spraying For Budworm Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 14:45     Aerial spraying to control spruce budworm infestations in selected areas of the northern provincial forest will begin in the next few days — weather permitting.   Saskatchewan...

Donation Made To New Ile-a-la-Crosse Hospital

Donation Made To New Ile-a-la-Crosse Hospital Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 14:43     The Sakitawak Development Corporation in Ile-a-la-Crosse has made a $63,000 donation to the multi-million-dollar joint-use facility that’s now under construction in the northern...

FNUC Situation Expected To Dominate FSIN Assembly

FNUC Situation Expected To Dominate FSIN Assembly Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 13:44     Chiefs from across the province are in Prince Albert today for the start of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nation’s spring legislative assembly.   A number of issues are...

Court Rules La Loche Doctors’ Lawsuit Can Go Ahead

Court Rules La Loche Doctors’ Lawsuit Can Go Ahead Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 13:39     The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has rejected an application by the provincial government to have a lawsuit filed by two former doctors in La Loche dismissed.   The legal...

Inquest Probes RCMP Fatal Shooting In La Ronge

Inquest Probes RCMP Fatal Shooting In La Ronge Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 13:37     La Ronge Provincial Court is the setting for an inquest today examining the death of a northern man at the hands of the RCMP.   38-year-old Shawn Martinot died during an armed standoff...

Prince Albert Set To Host Circle Of Honour Awards

Prince Albert Set To Host Circle Of Honour Awards Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 13:27     Saskatchewan First Nations people will be honouring their own at a gala in Prince Albert this evening.   The Art Hauser Centre will be the site of this year’s Circle of Honour...

Two Native Women Killed In Separate Crashes

Two Native Women Killed In Separate Crashes Monday, May 29, 2006 at 13:46     A 33-year-old Onion Lake woman is dead following a single vehicle rollover yesterday morning.   Anita Whitstone was driving an SUV that left a highway and rolled about 7 kilometres west of...