Chartier Skeptical Of Harrison’s Promises

Chartier Skeptical Of Harrison’s Promises Friday, January 06, 2006 at 15:22     Metis National Council president Clem Chartier is expressing skepticism about campaign pledges made by Conservative MP Jeremy Harrison.   Chartier doubts the Tories will come through...

Layton Weighs In On Northern Saskatchewan Campaign

Layton Weighs In On Northern Saskatchewan Campaign Friday, January 06, 2006 at 15:21     NDP leader Jack Layton says northerners can rest assured Anita Jackson would do a better job in office than Jeremy Harrison, if elected.   Layton says he’s proud of...

Time Running Out For Parties To Respond To AFN

Time Running Out For Parties To Respond To AFN Friday, January 06, 2006 at 15:13     Today is the deadline for Canada’s political parties to respond to seven questions posed by the Assembly of First Nations.   AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine says letters with...

Metis National Council Backing Liberals

Metis National Council Backing Liberals Thursday, January 05, 2006 at 15:57     Metis voters are being encouraged to vote for the Liberals in the federal election.   The Metis National Council is urging Metis to vote that way after reviewing the responses they...

Merasty Touts Liberals’ Tuition Pledge

Merasty Touts Liberals’ Tuition Pledge Thursday, January 05, 2006 at 15:54     Northern Saskatchewan’s Liberal candidate is excited about an announcement today from his party on post-secondary education.   Gary Merasty says the $7-billion commitment from...

Attempted Murder Suspect Identified

Attempted Murder Suspect Identified Thursday, January 05, 2006 at 13:51     Montreal Lake is the scene today of a court appearance for a local man charged with attempted murder.   35-year-old Gary Ballantyne made his first appearance in court yesterday in Prince...

RCMP Hires Aboriginal Recruiter

RCMP Hires Aboriginal Recruiter Thursday, January 05, 2006 at 13:49     The RCMP division in Saskatchewan has hired a new Aboriginal personnel recruiter to focus on the hiring of Native recruits.   Cst. Monique Cooper, who identifies herself as a Metis, says her...

Reserve Using Horses To Help At-Risk Youth

Reserve Using Horses To Help At-Risk Youth Thursday, January 05, 2006 at 13:25     A program designed to help troubled kids through the use of horses is planning to slowly spread its wings over reserves across Canada.   The Witchekan Lake First Nation is the first...

Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Montreal Lake

Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Montreal Lake Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 15:32     An Aboriginal man is facing several charges, including attempted murder, following an alleged shooting incident on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation.   Early yesterday morning,...

Cook’s Endorsement Of Harrison A “Blow”: Jackson

Cook’s Endorsement Of Harrison A “Blow”: Jackson Wednesday, January 04, 2006 at 15:30     A member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band running in the federal election admits being disappointed her former chief has announced his support for one of her...