Metis Electoral Officer Speaks Out

Metis Electoral Officer Speaks Out Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 14:37     The man in charge of the recent Metis election in Saskatchewan says he ran the vote by the book, but he isn’t sure if his deputies can say the same thing.   Chief electoral officer Robert...

FSIN Apology Not Enough for Melenchuk

FSIN Apology Not Enough for Melenchuk Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 14:33     The man who got the Canadian Human Rights Commission to take notice of controversial former MP Jim Pankiw is now taking aim at a prominent official with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian...

Steeves New Deputy Minister of Northern Affairs

Steeves New Deputy Minister of Northern Affairs Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 14:30     Saskatchewan Northern Affairs has a new deputy minister.   Larry Steeves was appointed to the position yesterday, after spending the last year-and-a-half acting as an associate...

Looking for Diamonds in Green Lake

Looking for Diamonds in Green Lake Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 14:27     A geologist working in Green Lake says he believes the area may be home to a diamond mine someday.   Mark Hutchison says the presence of purple sand in the region may signify the existence of the...

PBCN Sets Sights on New P.A. Urban Reserve

PBCN Sets Sights on New P.A. Urban Reserve Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 14:24     City council in Prince Albert has given the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation the green light to begin constructing a gas bar and convenience store in the city.   A development permit was...

Churchill River Voters Choose Harrison

Churchill River Voters Choose Harrison Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 14:10     Northern Saskatchewan has a new Member of Parliament.   The Conservatives’ Jeremy Harrison emerged as the winner in the hotly-contested Churchill River riding last night with 7,279 votes,...

LLRIB Chief Plans to Give Harrison a Chance

LLRIB Chief Plans to Give Harrison a Chance Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 13:56     The chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band says he’s not going to pre-judge the new MP for Churchill River.   Harry Cook says he would like some clarification on where Jeremy Harrison...

PAGC Chief Unsure About Impact of Harrison’s Win

PAGC Chief Unsure About Impact of Harrison’s Win Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 13:54     The chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council admits to being surprised by the Conservative Party’s near-sweep of the province in last night’s election.   As well,...

Search Underway for Missing Montreal Lake Man

Search Underway for Missing Montreal Lake Man Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 13:51     Residents of Montreal Lake have organized a search for a local man who’s gone missing.   30-year-old Calvin Wayne Bird, who also goes by the name “Mac”, was last seen...

Water Levels Up on Churchill River System

Water Levels Up on Churchill River System Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 13:48     A regional manager for the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority believes spring rains have been just what the doctor ordered for the Churchill River system.   Don Dill explains the system has...