by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northern Drug Enforcement Unit Makes First Arrests Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:41 October was a busy month for northern Saskatchewan’s new drug enforcement unit. On Oct. 19, the unit assisted RCMP in La Loche with the arrest of a 41-year-old man....
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
FSIN Chief’s Agenda To Focus On Bridge-Building Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:37 The new chief of the FSIN wants to appeal to all people in the province to work together. Chief Guy Lonechild met with reporters this morning to outline his plans for the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Urban Aboriginal Issues Explored At Conference Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:18 More than 30 experts in urban indigenous issues from around the world gathered in Saskatoon on Friday. They shared their research at the Indigenous Urbanization in International...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Treaty Commissioner’s Office Marks 20 Years Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:13 A big birthday was celebrated in Saskatoon on Friday: the 20th anniversary of the Office of the Treaty Commissioner. More than a hundred years ago, 33 First Nations didn’t...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Let Bands Into Emission Reduction Program: Morin Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:08 An environmental activist is calling on the Canadian government to let First Nations participate in a program aimed at developing countries. Donald Morin says the Harper...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Cameco Profits Down; Cigar Lake Repairs Underway Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:02 Less revenue from uranium and gold are being cited as reasons for a decrease in profits at Cameco. The company released its quarterly report today. Its adjusted net earnings...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Lonechild Elected As FSIN Chief Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:16 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has a new chief. After three rounds of voting, Guy Lonechild was elected to the position by a vote of 464 to 328, over Red Pheasant Chief Sheldon...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Lerat, Watson Win FSIN Vice-Chief Elections Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:15 A familiar face, sometimes associated with controversy, has been elected to the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations executive. Dutch Lerat is now the third vice-chief of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Woman With Broken Leg Settles With RCMP Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:12 The lawyer for a Stony Rapids woman who was injured while in custody says his client has settled her case against the RCMP out of court. Jack Hillson won’t reveal the amount of money...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
McKenzie Faces Trial For Father’s Death Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:00 A La Ronge man whom police say killed his father in a domestic dispute is headed for trial. Lawrence Eugene McKenzie, 44, is accused of committing manslaughter, resulting in the...
