Province Weighs In On Controversial Oilsands Deal

  Province Weighs In On Controversial Oilsands Deal Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:51     An official with the province’s Ministry of Energy and Resources says the government doesn’t know much about a recently-announced oil exploration deal in northwest...

FSIN Troubled By Truth Commission Resignation

FSIN Troubled By Truth Commission Resignation Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:40     A First Nations leader in the province says the recent departure of the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is “a huge setback for survivors”.   Justice...

Crown Expected To Wrap Up Case In Sandfly Trial

Crown Expected To Wrap Up Case In Sandfly Trial Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:13     A Battleford courtroom heard more details yesterday about the night a young Big Island Lake First Nation man died.   22-year-old Edwin Dufraine died from stab wounds suffered...

Cote To Receive Province’s Highest Honour

Cote To Receive Province’s Highest Honour Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:08     A First Nations war veteran has been named as one of eight people to receive the Saskatchewan Order of Merit this year.   Elder Tony Cote of the Cote First Nation has been an...

FSIN Hosts Emotional Circle Of Honour Awards

FSIN Hosts Emotional Circle Of Honour Awards Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:05     There were a few tears and a standing ovation as one of last night’s FSIN Circle of Honour Award winners accepted her award.   Lana Missens received the adult leadership award....

Future Leaders Make Jaunt to Northern Saskatchewan

Future Leaders Make Jaunt to Northern Saskatchewan Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 13:58     Nineteen students from across the province are in La Ronge today to start the northern portion of this year’s Lieutenant-Governor’s Leadership Forum.   The 10-day...

Chiefs Concerned With Truth Commission Resignation

Chiefs Concerned With Truth Commission Resignation Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 15:02     At least one Aboriginal leader is calling for the removal of the remaining commissioners on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the wake of the chair’s resignation...

Pankiw Defends Pamphlets At Tribunal Hearing

Pankiw Defends Pamphlets At Tribunal Hearing Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 14:46     A former Member of Parliament who is facing a human rights tribunal is unapologetic for the brochures that sparked the complaints against him.   Jim Pankiw defended his controversial...

Michel Re-Elected As Grand Chief Of PAGC

Michel Re-Elected As Grand Chief Of PAGC Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 14:39     Ron Michel has been returned to power at the Prince Albert Grand Council.   The incumbent grand chief defeated challenger Roy Bird today in a vote involving delegates at the...

Searchers Combing Lac La Ronge For Missing Paddler

Searchers Combing Lac La Ronge For Missing Paddler Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 14:34     An extensive search of Lac La Ronge is underway for a canoeist who went missing yesterday.   At around 1:00 yesterday afternoon, a canoe carrying three males capsized on the...