Chief Wants More Grassroots Input at AFN Meetings

Chief Wants More Grassroots Input at AFN Meetings Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 13:24     A Saskatchewan chief wonders if average First Nations citizens feel connected to the ongoing Assembly of First Nations gathering in Saskatoon.   This is the third and final day of...

Indian Affairs Minister Short on Specifics

Indian Affairs Minister Short on Specifics Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 13:21     Canada’s minister of Indian Affairs didn¹t stop for questions yesterday at the Confederacy of Nations meeting in Saskatoon.   Andy Mitchell spoke for roughly half an hour to the...

MNS VP Candidate Promising Credibility

MNS VP Candidate Promising Credibility Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 13:16     A Saskatoon man running for the vice presidency of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan feels his track record at the local level makes him the best candidate.   Bob McLeod has been president of...

“Last Ditch” Effort Made to Avoid Environment Cuts

“Last Ditch” Effort Made to Avoid Environment Cuts Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 13:00     A number of conservation groups are planning to hold town hall meetings in northern communities about the pending closure of their Environment offices.   The groups...

Conservatives Target Churchill River Riding

Conservatives Target Churchill River Riding Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 12:58     The campaign headquarters for the Conservative Party has apparently put the Churchill River constituency on a “high priority” list.   The riding’s Conservative Party...

Canoe Narrows Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Charge

Canoe Narrows Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Charge Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 12:53     A man from Canoe Narrows has pleaded guilty to sexual interference with a person under the age of 14.   36-year-old Leslie Arthur Soles made the guilty plea earlier this week.   He had...

Metis Author Recognized by National Arts Council

Metis Author Recognized by National Arts Council Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 12:52     Renowned Saskatchewan Metis author Maria Campbell has been given a prestigious honour by the Canada Council for the Arts.   Campbell is one of two people nation-wide to receive a...

Miners Raise Questions About Radiation Levels

Miners Raise Questions About Radiation Levels Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 13:05     Cameco says none of its workers at the McArthur River uranium mine were exposed to unsafe levels of radiation during last year’s flooding incident.   A mine worker has told CBC...

Forest Fire Prevention Campaign Expanded

Forest Fire Prevention Campaign Expanded Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 12:59     An official with Saskatchewan Environment says this season’s forest fire prevention campaign is based on common sense and good thinking.   “Don¹t Let Your Fires Go Wild” is...

New Native Theatre Company Play Hits Prince Albert

New Native Theatre Company Play Hits Prince Albert Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 12:53     The Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company is unveiling its latest work in Prince Albert today.   “Indian Time” will be performed at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts...