by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Royal Assent Given To Native Taxation Bill Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 15:23 A bill that could eventually open the door to property taxation on reserve was given royal assent in Ottawa this week. According to the federal government, Bill C-20 will improve...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Tragedy Near Timber Bay Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 15:53 A 23-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a semi-trailer unit near Timber Bay early this morning. The RCMP says the accident took place on Highway 2 just before 1:00 a.m. The Mounties say it...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Trappers Abandon Land Use Planning Talks Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 15:52 A Pinehouse elder says trappers have completely lost faith in land use planning discussions. George Smith says he has represented traditional land users during the formative stages of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
FSIN and RCMP To Discuss Native Gang Problem Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 15:49 A recent report detailing rampant gang activity by Aboriginal youth in Saskatchewan is sparking some action by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. Today in Saskatoon, FSIN...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Montreal Lake Murder Case Adjourned To Mid-April Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 15:45 A new court date has been set for a 17-year-old youth accused of murdering three Montreal Lake band members. The youth, whose name cannot be released, will next appear in Prince...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Tories Expand Aboriginal Policy Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 15:43 The Conservatives hope a better defined Aboriginal policy will appeal to Native Canadians. The party fine-tuned its principles on Aboriginal issues at its policy convention over the weekend. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Eaglechild Inquest Jurors Recommend Changes Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 15:21 An inquest into the death of a Patuanak man concluded today in Prince Albert. For the past two days, jurors at a Queen’s Bench court heard testimony and evidence from witnesses...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Fishers and FFMC At Odds Over Fish Plant Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 15:17 The president of Saskatchewan Commercial Fisheries says he isn’t sure the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation wants a processing plant in Prince Albert. The fishers have been...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Treaty Commissioner’s Office Gets New Funding Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 15:13 The provincial government hopes to increase awareness about treaty issues and promote racial harmony through public education. That’s why the government is giving the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Aboriginal Projects Receive Centennial Funds Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 15:09 The provincial government has announced funding to three projects under its Centennial Aboriginal Strategy. The $1.6 million program aims to help celebrate the heritage and traditions...
