U of S Projects Targeted For Nuclear Research Funding

by | Oct 1, 2013

Eleven University of Saskatchewan projects have been selected to receive two million dollars in funding for their work in the area of nuclear energy research. The money is being flowed through the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation. Projects...

Saskatoon Smudge Walk In Memory Of Those Lost To Violence

by | Oct 1, 2013

About 40 people gathered in Kiwanis Park in Saskatoon on Monday night for a smudge walk in honour of those who have been lost due to violent crime in the city. Kevin Wesaquate, who organized the walk, says too many Aboriginal people are being lost as the result of...

Former Chief Elected Vice Tribal Chair At FHQTC

by | Oct 1, 2013

Former Pasqua First Nation chief Elaine Chicoose is the new vice tribal chairperson of the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council. She defeated runner-up Wendall Star by a tally of 54 to 27 on the second ballot of yesterday’s election. Two other candidates were...

Missing Pelican Narrows Man Believed To Have Drowned

by | Sep 30, 2013

Pelican Narrows RCMP are investigating the disappearance of a 53-year-old man who they believe has likely drowned. Police say Gabriel Ballantyne of Pelican Narrows was reported missing on Sept. 25. The incident was initially reported to Creighton RCMP as it was...

Metis Appeal Alberta Harvesting Rights Setback To Supreme Court

by | Sep 30, 2013

Metis in Alberta have officially filed an application with the Supreme Court of Canada, asking the high court to rule on a harvesting rights case. In 2007, Metis hunter Gary Hirsekorn shot a mule deer in the Cypress Hills portion of southeastern Alberta. He was...

PAGC Vice Chief Election Campaign Draws Two Candidates

by | Sep 30, 2013

The Prince Albert Grand Council says there are two men running for its southern vice chief position next month. Incumbent Brian Hardlotte of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is seeking re-election after a three-year term in office. His opponent is Christopher Jobb of the...

Pelican Lake Woman Found Guilty In Fatal Hit And Run

by | Sep 27, 2013

A Pelican Lake First Nation woman has been found guilty of two of three charges stemming from a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a Prince Albert man three years ago. In court Friday morning, 22-year-old Danielle Chamakese was convicted of dangerous driving...