Protest Underway at James Smith Cree Nation

Protest Underway at James Smith Cree Nation Monday, May 31, 2004 at 13:42     It appears that a band dispute at the James Smith Cree Nation is entering a new phase.   This morning, protesters on the reserve blocked both roads leading to the band office.   The conflict...

Stanley Mission Murder Suspect Back in Court

Stanley Mission Murder Suspect Back in Court Monday, May 31, 2004 at 13:39     Over the next few days, a judge will be deciding if there’s enough evidence to send a Stanley Mission murder suspect to trial.   Today is Day One of the preliminary hearing for...

Pelican Narrows Murder Case Adjourned to the Fall

Pelican Narrows Murder Case Adjourned to the Fall Monday, May 31, 2004 at 13:38     A woman accused of killing her common-law husband in Pelican Narrows will be making her next court appearance in November.   27-year-old Geraldine Bloomfield was charged after...

Commercial Fisher Defends Outfitters

Commercial Fisher Defends Outfitters Monday, May 31, 2004 at 13:34     The chair of Saskatchewan Co-operative Fisheries Limited is trying to clear up what he feels are vague rumours surrounding outfitters and fishers.   John Carriere says misinformation is commonplace...

Doucette Draws Criticism for Taking Office

Doucette Draws Criticism for Taking Office Friday, May 28, 2004 at 14:29     One of the candidates that ran for president in Wednesday’s Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election is taking issue with the unofficial winner.   The current unofficial results have...

Long Wait for Black Lake Residents Almost Over

Long Wait for Black Lake Residents Almost Over Friday, May 28, 2004 at 14:26     By the end of the day, the Black Lake First Nation will once again have a chief and council.   The northern Saskatchewan band has been without a local government for the last few months...

Long Wait for Black Lake Residents Almost Over

Long Wait for Black Lake Residents Almost Over Friday, May 28, 2004 at 14:26     By the end of the day, the Black Lake First Nation will once again have a chief and council.   The northern Saskatchewan band has been without a local government for the last few months...

Northern Fisher Angered by Cash Call

  Northern Fisher Angered by Cash Call Friday, May 28, 2004 at 14:25     Government regulations and a request for more start-up dollars for a proposed fish plant in Prince Albert have become issues of contention for northern fishers at their annual meeting.   Ken...

Red Pheasant Man to Receive Ph. D.

Red Pheasant Man to Receive Ph. D. Friday, May 28, 2004 at 13:52     The University of Saskatchewan will be holding its annual Aboriginal Students Convocation Banquet tomorrow.   For the last couple of years, the university has been giving special recognition to...

Cumberland House Man to Celebrate 100th Birthday

Cumberland House Man to Celebrate 100th Birthday Friday, May 28, 2004 at 13:50     A resident of Cumberland House will be turning 100 years old tomorrow.   He’s Philip McAuley, the father of Cumberland House mayor Dale McAuley.   The community is planning a...