CNSC Rep Outlines Duty To Consult On Nuclear Issue

CNSC Rep Outlines Duty To Consult On Nuclear Issue Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 14:07     A nuclear power project in Saskatchewan could be stopped through the duty to consult process, according to a Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission official.   But Director General...

Commercial Fishers Urged To Attend “Historic” AGM

Commercial Fishers Urged To Attend “Historic” AGM Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 14:00     A consultant that’s been pushing for dual marketing in northern Saskatchewan’s commercial fishery says there could be a big announcement at the upcoming...

Indian Affairs Chastised Over TLE Conversion Rate

Indian Affairs Chastised Over TLE Conversion Rate Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 13:53     The federal department of Indian Affairs was on the hot seat during a senate committee hearing last night in Ottawa.   Auditor General Sheila Fraser gave member of the Standing...

Northern Youths Named To Economic Advisory Council

Northern Youths Named To Economic Advisory Council Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 13:45     A La Ronge resident says she’s excited to join the provincial government’s new economic council for youth.   Ashley Charles was one of ten people named to the...

No Indication Of Foul Play In Poorman’s Death

No Indication Of Foul Play In Poorman’s Death Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 15:45     A spokesperson for the Regina Police Service says blood tests on a deceased teenager could provide more clues as to how the girl died.   At the same time, Elizabeth Popowich...

FSIN Chief Hoping To Meet Pope Benedict

FSIN Chief Hoping To Meet Pope Benedict Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 15:42     The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations hopes to be part of a private audience with Pope Benedict next week at the Vatican.   Chief Lawrence Joseph is travelling with an...

Vandals Target RCMP Vehicles In Dillon

Vandals Target RCMP Vehicles In Dillon Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 15:37     Someone is damaging police vehicles in the Dillon and Buffalo River Dene Nation area.   RCMP spokesman Sgt. Doug Coleman says, as a result, a small group of vandals is creating a dangerous...

AFN Chief Hopeful Pledges Action On Women’s Issues

AFN Chief Hopeful Pledges Action On Women’s Issues Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 15:33     A candidate running to become the next national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says he wants to see women’s issues given more priority at the national level....

Congress Affiliate Established In Cumberland House

Congress Affiliate Established In Cumberland House Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 15:27     The village hall in Cumberland House will be the setting tonight for a meeting involving local Aboriginal citizens wanting to join a new political organization.   The Aboriginal...

Metis Health Students Beneficiaries Of NAAF Grants

Metis Health Students Beneficiaries Of NAAF Grants Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 15:24     Metis health care has been selected as the latest field to receive grants from the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation.   One million dollars in scholarship money is...