Lariviere Re-Elected As Chief In Canoe Lake

Lariviere Re-Elected As Chief In Canoe Lake Friday, December 19, 2008 at 14:34     Guy Lariviere is still the chief of the Canoe Lake Cree Nation.   The long-time chief defeated four challengers in a band election held yesterday.   Lariviere received 237 votes. His...

INAC Defends Refusal To Grant Reserves To Bands

INAC Defends Refusal To Grant Reserves To Bands Friday, December 19, 2008 at 14:31     A spokesman for Indian Affairs says the reason why the department recently refused land claims to the Peter Chapman and Chaykostaypasin bands is because it doesn’t consider...

$1.7 Million Set Aside To Help Province’s Homeless

$1.7 Million Set Aside To Help Province’s Homeless Friday, December 19, 2008 at 14:21     Community outreach groups in Saskatchewan are getting $1.7 million in support from the federal government.   The announcement was made this morning in Saskatoon.   Under...

Cops In Stonechild Case Suffer Legal Setback

Cops In Stonechild Case Suffer Legal Setback Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 15:04     The lawyer for the mother of 17-year-old Neil Stonechild says the family is pleased by a decision from the Supreme Court of Canada today.   The high court has decided against hearing...

Beauval Post Office Affected By Staff Shortage

Beauval Post Office Affected By Staff Shortage Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 14:44     A northern Saskatchewan mayor says Canada Post needs to do a better job of staffing a local post office.   Beauval mayor Alex Maurice says it has been two weeks since their regular...

St. George’s Hill Shooting Suspect In Court

St. George’s Hill Shooting Suspect In Court Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 14:41     A northern Saskatchewan man accused of aggravated assault with a firearm will remain in custody until his next court appearance in the New Year.   34-year-old Gerald Montgrand...

Tainted Cocaine Scare Prompts Health Advisory

Tainted Cocaine Scare Prompts Health Advisory Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 14:39     A warning is going out about tainted cocaine in the province.   Saskatchewan’s chief medical officer says an antibiotic used to treat worm infestations in animals has been...

Five Candidates In Running For Chief Of Canoe Lake

Five Candidates In Running For Chief Of Canoe Lake Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 14:31     An election for chief and council is taking place today on the Canoe Lake Cree Nation.   A total of 30 people have tossed their hats in the ring for seven positions.  ...

Former Teacher Loses Decision To FNUC

Former Teacher Loses Decision To FNUC Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 14:29     The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has sided with the First Nations University of Canada in a decision concerning one of its former instructors.   Yesterday, the court found that a decision...

Aboriginal Employment Numbers Not Looking Good

Aboriginal Employment Numbers Not Looking Good Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 14:27     A Saskatchewan cabinet minister says he’s aware a recent report paints a troubled picture for Aboriginal employment numbers in the province.   According to Statistics...