Carriere To Head To Trial In September

Carriere To Head To Trial In September Friday, March 11, 2005 at 08:32     A judge in Prince Albert has set a date for a former high-ranking government employee to go to trial.   Murdoch Carriere will appear in Court of Queen’s Bench on September 19th.   He is...

RCMP To Investigate Complaint From Abuse Victim

RCMP To Investigate Complaint From Abuse Victim Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 15:53     The RCMP has appointed a senior investigator to look into allegations made by one of a former priest’s sexual abuse victims in Dillon.   The victim, who can’t be...

Indian Affairs Asked To Probe Canoe Lake Election

Indian Affairs Asked To Probe Canoe Lake Election Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 15:50     An official with Indian Affairs confirms his office has received an official challenge over the results of last year’s band election in Canoe Lake.   James Parker says the...

Waterhen Lake Officials Hoping To Clear The Air

Waterhen Lake Officials Hoping To Clear The Air Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 15:48     Some Waterhen Lake band members are hoping to get some answers today about why band officials chose to settle a grievance with some former band employees.   The chief and council are...

Child Advocate Concerned For Native Foster Kids

Child Advocate Concerned For Native Foster Kids Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 15:45     Saskatchewan’s Children’s Advocate says children who die while in foster care are almost always of Aboriginal ancestry.   Deborah Parker-Loewen has released a report on...

Man Fined For Illegal Fishing Camp Near Key Lake

Man Fined For Illegal Fishing Camp Near Key Lake Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 15:36     A man who operates a fishing camp in northern Saskatchewan has been convicted of illegal outfitting.   Frank Cadrin was charged with operating an illegal angling outfit at Close...

Northern Outfitters Up For Tourism Awards

Northern Outfitters Up For Tourism Awards Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 15:30     Three northern Saskatchewan outfitting camps are up for Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence.   Tourism Saskatchewan announced the finalists today for its April 21st awards ceremony...

Trappers Pleased With Closure Of Groomed Trail

Trappers Pleased With Closure Of Groomed Trail Wednesday, March 09, 2005 at 15:15     A fur block president in the Cumberland House area says a dispute between local trappers and a snowmobile club appears to be over.   However, Clifford Carriere says he’s still...

Law Expert Says Treaties Are Under Siege

  Law Expert Says Treaties Are Under Siege Wednesday, March 09, 2005 at 15:13     An indigenous law professor from Ontario says he believes Canada’s treaties are under attack these days.   However, John Borrows says good strides are being made in getting more...

Smoking Bylaw May Face Constitutional Challenge

Smoking Bylaw May Face Constitutional Challenge Wednesday, March 09, 2005 at 15:08     The Hotels Association of Saskatchewan is seriously contemplating launching a constitutional challenge of the province’s new smoking bylaw.   The issue was brought up at the...