Laliberte to Run as an Independent

Laliberte to Run as an Independent Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 13:29     Rick Laliberte has confirmed he will be running as an independent in the federal election.   The incumbent Churchill River MP chose not to seek the Liberal nomination over a perceived lack of...

Indian Affairs Official Suspended

Indian Affairs Official Suspended Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 13:26     Indian Affairs is remaining tight-lipped about the suspension of one of its employees at its regional office in Prince Albert.   The department is looking into the activities of a funding services...

Onion Lake Crash Sends 8 People to Hospital

Onion Lake Crash Sends 8 People to Hospital Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 13:25     The RCMP is investigating a 3-vehicle collision near Onion Lake early Sunday morning.   The Mounties say they were conducting a checkstop for impaired drivers on Highway 17 at about 3:30...

Human Remains Probe Coming to an End

Human Remains Probe Coming to an End Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 13:23     An official with the Prince Albert Grand Council says no more digging will occur on a local golf course where a set of human remains was recently discovered.   In late April, a worker at Cooke...

Disputed Byelection Goes Ahead in Little Red

Disputed Byelection Goes Ahead in Little Red Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 13:19     The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is holding a byelection today to fill the vacancy created by the dismissal of a band councillor.   Former Little Red councillor Keith Mirasty was removed from...

Doucette Promises Creation of Metis Ombudsman

Doucette Promises Creation of Metis Ombudsman Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 13:17     One of the men running for president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan is emphasizing accountability issues during his campaign.   The MNS election takes place tomorrow and Robert...

Black Lake Slate of Candidates Finalized

Black Lake Slate of Candidates Finalized Friday, May 21, 2004 at 13:25     The chief electoral officer for the Black Lake First Nation has released the list of people who will be running for chief and council in the long-awaited band election later this month.   A...

Lafond Pledges More Scrutiny of MNS Affiliates

Lafond Pledges More Scrutiny of MNS Affiliates Friday, May 21, 2004 at 13:23     A candidate for provincial treasurer in next week’s Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election says accountability is the major plank in his platform.   Gabe Lafond says his decision to...

MNS VP Candidate Promises “User Friendly” Voting

MNS VP Candidate Promises “User Friendly” Voting Friday, May 21, 2004 at 13:17     A former Mountie from Green Lake is hoping to be the next vice president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan.   Randy Morin currently lives in Saskatoon, where he recently...

RCMP Makes Drug Bust in Buffalo Narrows

RCMP Makes Drug Bust in Buffalo Narrows Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 13:25     A 42-year-old Buffalo Narrows woman is facing several drug-related charges following a police raid in the northern village earlier this week.   Marjorie Hansen was arrested after the local...