by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Band Unveils New Pre-Fab Housing Business Monday, March 06, 2006 at 13:49 The Montreal Lake Cree Nation has taken the wraps off its new ready-to-move housing company. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for South Beach Homes took place Friday on the band’s portion...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Growing Demand For Beaver Pelts Monday, March 06, 2006 at 13:37 An analyst in the fur industry says prices for beaver pelts should remain strong over the next few years. North American Fur Auctions spokesman Dave Bewick says prices for beaver are currently up 50...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Guilty Plea In MNS Election Scandal Friday, March 03, 2006 at 15:12 A man accused of helping to fix the 2004 Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election has pleaded guilty to a charge of forgery. Vince Bugler made the guilty plea on Wednesday, by phone, in North...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Funding Talks Rile Disputed MNS Leaders Friday, March 03, 2006 at 15:10 Officials with the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan are not impressed that their political rivals have been talking about funding proposals with various levels of government. Government...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Metis Researcher Allowed To Testify In Land Claim Friday, March 03, 2006 at 15:09 The Metis have won a victory of sorts in the courts over a large land claim in northwest Saskatchewan. The federal government had asked a federal court judge to bar the testimony...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Northern Research Institute To Be Revived Friday, March 03, 2006 at 15:07 A move is underway to resurrect what has been called the Mid Canada Research Institute. The institute was a collaboration of academics and northern Saskatchewan political movers and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Tribal Council Gaming Funds Restored Friday, March 03, 2006 at 15:06 A government official says there are no more plans to withhold transfers of casino gaming money from the Battlefords Tribal Council. First Nations and Metis Relations spokesperson Nora Sanders...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Tories, Metis Hoping To Put Election Behind Them Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 13:40 Federal Metis Interlocutor Jim Prentice has apparently agreed to attend the Metis National Council’s upcoming annual general meeting in April. That was one of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Heavy Snow Hits Highway 2 Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 13:38 The corridor between La Ronge and Prince Albert appears to be the northern region that’s seen the most snow in the last day or so. It’s part of the same system that’s dumped between 20...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Native Artists Needed For Arts Directory Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 13:15 A search is underway for Aboriginal artists in Prince Albert who wish to help schoolchildren unlock their artistic talents. Members of the Common Weal Community Arts Organization are...
