Metis Encouraged to Attend MNS Assembly

Metis Encouraged to Attend MNS Assembly Friday, January 16, 2004 at 15:25     A Metis leader is urging as many Metis Nation of Saskatchewan members as possible to show up for the organization’s assembly in Saskatoon tomorrow.   Central Urban Metis Federation...

Happy Ending to Search for Wollaston Lake Elder

Happy Ending to Search for Wollaston Lake Elder Friday, January 16, 2004 at 15:22     There were some tense moments yesterday for the family of a Wollaston Lake elder.   73-year-old Abel Denechezhe left the community by snowmobile on Wednesday for a hunting trip on an...

Two Chiefs Claiming Power in Black Lake

Two Chiefs Claiming Power in Black Lake Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 14:38     It’s still up in the air as to who actually holds power in Black Lake, but one thing is clear — Indian Affairs is not going to make that call.   An election that is being...

Call Made for Different MNS Election Date

Call Made for Different MNS Election Date Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 14:35     The leader of a Metis local office in Prince Albert says she hopes officials with the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan can be persuaded to switch the date of the upcoming MNS election.  ...

Medical Transportation Issue Troubles Delegate

Medical Transportation Issue Troubles Delegate Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 14:28     A resident of Jans Bay says travel times for people in the North needing medical attention are simply too long.   Louis Morin is one of the delegates attending the Northern Health...

Feds Leave Door Open for Mine Clean-up Funding

Feds Leave Door Open for Mine Clean-up Funding Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 14:10     The new federal Natural Resources minister is indicating there is still a chance that the federal government will eventually help clean up abandoned uranium mines in the North.  ...

Disputed Black Lake Election Goes Ahead

Disputed Black Lake Election Goes Ahead Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 13:58     A disputed election is taking place on the Black Lake First Nation today.   The dispute has split the remote community. Some people feel the proper procedures have been followed to hold a...

Large Turnout for Northern Health Conference

Large Turnout for Northern Health Conference Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 13:56     Organizers are reporting an extremely strong turnout for the Northern Health Conference, which began today in Prince Albert.   Registration for the 3-day gathering was already at 165...

Challenger to Laliberte Drops Out of Race

Challenger to Laliberte Drops Out of Race Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 14:44     The race to secure the Liberal nomination for the northern Saskatchewan riding of Churchill River has one less candidate.   Allan Adam announced today he is dropping out of the race due...

La Ronge Youth Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Spree

La Ronge Youth Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Spree Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 14:35     A 16-year-old La Ronge youth accused of stabbing 3 people in a local residence last month has pleaded guilty to 3 charges.   The youth was originally charged with 3 counts of...