Waterhen Lake Voters Choose Woman To Lead Band

by | Jul 26, 2011

Waterhen Lake Voters Choose Woman To Lead Band Friday, December 17, 2010 at 14:21     The Waterhen Lake First Nation has a new chief and a mostly new council.   According to unofficial results, Carol Bernard is the newly elected chief of the band.   She beat out six...

Copper Thieves Target Northern Hydro Dam

by | Jul 26, 2011

Copper Thieves Target Northern Hydro Dam Friday, December 17, 2010 at 14:18     Sandy Bay RCMP are investigating the theft of a large amount of copper from the Island Falls Hydroelectric Station.   Police say about 2,400 lbs. of copper was taken sometime between June...

Study Examines Potential Of Northern Industries

by | Jul 26, 2011

Study Examines Potential Of Northern Industries Friday, December 17, 2010 at 14:12     A new report by the Conference Board of Canada suggests that mining will be the main industry for northern Saskatchewan in the years to come.   The study also identifies oil and...

Foster Care System in Crisis: Review Panel

by | Jul 26, 2011

Foster Care System in Crisis: Review Panel Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 16:38     The Saskatchewan Child Welfare Review Panel report released today says the system is in “crisis” and says more responsibility needs to be given to First Nations and Metis...

Woman’s Dogs Shot By Northern Dog Catcher

by | Jul 26, 2011

Woman’s Dogs Shot By Northern Dog Catcher Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 16:00     A northern Saskatchewan village’s approach to controlling stray dogs is under the microscope following a recent incident in the community.   A woman says the local dog...

Indian Status Legislation Becomes Law

by | Jul 26, 2011

Indian Status Legislation Becomes Law Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 15:49     Bill C-3, the Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act, received Royal Assent yesterday.   The Bill amends provisions of the Indian Act that the BC Court of Appeal found to be...

Busy Week For Band Elections In Saskatchewan

by | Jul 26, 2011

Busy Week For Band Elections In Saskatchewan Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 15:42     There is a new chief at the Peepeekisis First Nation following a close vote in yesterday’s election.   Michael Koochicum narrowly defeated Dillan Stonechild by a vote count of...

Expert On Native-Newcomer Relations Honoured

by | Jul 26, 2011

Expert On Native-Newcomer Relations Honoured Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 15:37     A historian and researcher from the University of Saskatchewan received the highest honour granted by a federal research funding agency today.   Dr. Jim Miller was awarded the gold...

Long-time Canoe Lake Chief Defeated In Election

by | Jul 26, 2011

Long-time Canoe Lake Chief Defeated In Election Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 15:00     It is the end of an era at the Canoe Lake Cree Nation.   Yesterday, voters chose a new chief, Robert Opekokew.   He defeated incumbent Guy Lariviere and five other candidates for...

Trial Begins For Suspect In Attack On Off-Duty Cop

by | Jul 26, 2011

Trial Begins For Suspect In Attack On Off-Duty Cop Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 14:53     A trial has begun in Prince Albert for a northern Saskatchewan man accused of assaulting an off-duty RCMP officer.   Court heard the officer and his wife had just come home on...