Northern Health Workers Accept Deal

Northern Health Workers Accept Deal Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 14:45     Healthcare workers in the North with SGEU have ratified a labour agreement that was reached back in January.   The collective bargaining agreement with SAHO received approval from 93 per cent...

Murder Suspect To Stand Trial

Murder Suspect To Stand Trial Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 14:43     A trial has been ordered for a 20-year-old man accused of murder on the James Smith Cree Nation.   Approximately one year ago, Leland Moostoos was arrested after a man died suddenly on the reserve.  ...

Witchekan Man With Medical Condition Still Missing

Witchekan Man With Medical Condition Still Missing Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 14:42     Concerns are mounting from family members of a missing Aboriginal man from the Witchekan Lake First Nation.   Draper Jim was last seen in the community eight days ago wearing...

Mounties Keep Eye On Native Gangs

Mounties Keep Eye On Native Gangs Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 14:39     An official with the RCMP says authorities continue to track the activity of Aboriginal gang members in northern Saskatchewan.   Sergeant Bob Bazin says the recent creation of a combined forces...

Policy Institute Hosts Native Justice Gathering

Policy Institute Hosts Native Justice Gathering Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 14:33     A conference begins in Regina tonight about Canada’s justice system and its effect on Aboriginal people.   John Whyte is a senior policy analyst with the Saskatchewan...

Metis Youth Addictions Focus Of Study

Metis Youth Addictions Focus Of Study Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 14:26     The Metis Addictions Centre in Prince Albert and the First Nations University of Canada are set to wrap up a research project on addictions among Metis youth.   Sena Richmond is a youth...

Bands Pestered By Bogus Purchase Orders

Bands Pestered By Bogus Purchase Orders Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 14:24     It appears some northern bands are winding up with purchase orders they know nothing about.   At least one northern band official is speaking out over the issue.   Ann Sylvestre of the...

Boarding School Students Get Legal Advice

Boarding School Students Get Legal Advice Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 15:06     The president of the Metis local in Ile-a-la-Crosse says he is pleased with progress made at a weekend meeting of survivors from the old boarding school in the community.   Don Favel...

Two Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In La Ronge

Two Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In La Ronge Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 15:01     Saskatchewan Lotteries has released details about two La Ronge residents that recently won separate lottery prizes on Scratch’N Win tickets purchased from the same store just...

Reserve Murder Suspect Makes Court Appearance

Reserve Murder Suspect Makes Court Appearance Monday, February 27, 2006 at 14:53     The RCMP have released the names of the victim and the suspect in connection to a homicide on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation last week.   41-year-old Linda Peekeekoot made a court...