MNS Announces Plans For October Election

MNS Announces Plans For October Election Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 14:52     Officials with the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan say they are hoping to hold a new election on October 21st.   The announcement follows a meeting of the Provincial Métis Council yesterday in...

Metis AGM Discussions Continue Without MNS

Metis AGM Discussions Continue Without MNS Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 14:51     A Metis activist from Beauval feels a general meeting for Metis citizens in Saskatchewan could take place this spring without the blessing of the MNS.   Alex Maurice, who made an...

Makwa Murder Suspect Makes Court Appearance

Makwa Murder Suspect Makes Court Appearance Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 14:45     The RCMP has released the names of the victim and the suspect in a homicide investigation on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.   36-year-old Michael Bearboy is facing a second-degree...

Mineral Exploration To Benefit Northern Residents

Mineral Exploration To Benefit Northern Residents Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 14:44     The executive director of Exploration and Geological Services with the provincial government says the need for workers in the industry is increasing.   George Patterson says with...

Prince Albert Casino Celebrates 10 Years

Prince Albert Casino Celebrates 10 Years Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 14:37     The Northern Lights Casino is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.   Yesterday, general manager Richard Ahenakew thanked the public, the staff and First Nations’ chiefs for their help...

Government Worker Fired For Alleged Irregularities

Government Worker Fired For Alleged Irregularities Monday, March 06, 2006 at 14:21     Another provincial government employee is under investigation for the possible misappropriation of government funds — and this case has a northern Saskatchewan angle.   The...

RCMP Investigating Homicide On Northern Reserve

RCMP Investigating Homicide On Northern Reserve Monday, March 06, 2006 at 14:04     A 36-year-old man from the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation facing a second-degree murder charge makes a court appearance today in Meadow Lake.   The man was charged following the death...

Northern Residents Fined For Tax Evasion

Northern Residents Fined For Tax Evasion Monday, March 06, 2006 at 14:02     Three northerners have been fined a total of over $8,000 for failing to file personal income tax returns dating back as far as 2001.   Marvin and Melva Herman of La Loche face fines of $3,000...

Firms Continue To Pour Money Into Mineral Search

Firms Continue To Pour Money Into Mineral Search Monday, March 06, 2006 at 13:57     The mineral exploration boom in Saskatchewan shows no sign of letting up.   The provincial government says preliminary estimates indicate that roughly $194 million will be spent by...

Home Heating Rebate Popular With Northerners

Home Heating Rebate Popular With Northerners Monday, March 06, 2006 at 13:53     Northerners are being reminded they have until the end of the month to file for a one-time home heating grant of $200 from the provincial government’s Energy Share Program.  ...