Government Denies John Cochrane Claims

Government Denies John Cochrane Claims Friday, April 03, 2009 at 14:23     A group calling itself the John Cochrane First Nation can forget about getting money to map traditional territory, government officials say.   Spokesman John Dorian is upset that his group...

Aboriginal Education Conference Underway

Aboriginal Education Conference Underway Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 13:53     Day two of a symposium on best practices in Aboriginal education continues today in Saskatoon.   Educators and other officials are discussing what the future could look like for First...

Three To Run For Chief Of PBCN

Three To Run For Chief Of PBCN Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 13:51     Three men have tossed their hats into the ring for the right to be called chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.   Incumbent leader Darrel McCallum is seeking another two-year term.   He is being...

Province Will Keep Working On Forestry

Province Will Keep Working On Forestry Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 13:49     Saskatchewan’s Intergovernmental Affairs Minister says he will continue to vigorously defend Saskatchewan’s forest industry.   Minister Bill Boyd says he will continue to press...

NDP Questions Government Over Uranium Report

NDP Questions Government Over Uranium Report Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 15:09     NDP leader Lorne Calvert is slamming the provincial government for not releasing a report by the Uranium Development Partnership.   Calvert says the government is withholding...

Big Island Lake Cree Nation Gets New Chief

Big Island Lake Cree Nation Gets New Chief Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 15:07     There’s a new chief at the Big Island Lake Cree Nation.   David Sandfly was elected to the position on Friday.   Joining him on council are Janet Kahpoonapit, Jeffrey Sandfly and...

NDP Leadership Hopeful Headed North

NDP Leadership Hopeful Headed North Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 15:06     One of the candidates in the race for the leadership of the NDP is travelling to the west-side today.   Ryan Meili will talk with local citizens about his platform today in Ile a’la...

La Loche Man Suing RCMP Following Tasering

La Loche Man Suing RCMP Following Tasering Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 15:04     A La Loche woman says her brother was traumatized after being tasered numerous times last year by RCMP.   Doris Janvier says her brother Bruce Janvier was arrested while out walking last...

Sask Government Says First Nations Benefiting

Sask Government Says First Nations Benefiting Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 14:06     Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall says the province’s first nations and metis residents are benefiting strongly under his government.   Last night at the premier’s dinner in...

Northern Charities to Recieve New Funding

Northern Charities to Recieve New Funding Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 14:02     Charities in Northern Saskatchewan are receiving a helping hand.   The La Loche Sport and Culture Board and the La Ronge band fund are getting over seventy-six thousand dollars in...