Man Killed In Rollover On Gordon Reserve

Man Killed In Rollover On Gordon Reserve Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 13:14     The RCMP say a man killed in a single vehicle rollover a couple of days ago on the Gordon First Nation was not wearing a seatbelt.   The crash took place on a grid road on the reserve early...

No More Blanket Organic Certification Of Wild Rice

No More Blanket Organic Certification Of Wild Rice Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 13:13     Changes are coming for northern Saskatchewan’s wild rice growers.   Starting this season, if harvesters want to sell their rice in the U.S. with an organic label — their...

Dorion Not Interested In Second Bid For Nomination

Dorion Not Interested In Second Bid For Nomination Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 13:01     A lack of resources has prompted one of the former contestants for the Liberal nomination in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River to drop out.   John Dorion says he regrets the...

Muskoday Man To Receive Circle Of Honour Award

Muskoday Man To Receive Circle Of Honour Award Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 12:53     An educator from the Muskoday First Nation is set to receive a Circle of Honour award from the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.   Elwin Bear, an education coordinator on the...

Man Drowns At Pelican Narrows

Man Drowns At Pelican Narrows Monday, June 02, 2008 at 22:44     There has been a drowning death in Pelican Narrows.   The RCMP have confirmed a 38-year-old local man died early yesterday morning on Pelican Lake.   According to the Mounties, a local man left a house...

Truth Commission’s Work Underway

Truth Commission’s Work Underway Monday, June 02, 2008 at 22:38     The long-awaited Truth and Reconciliation Commission officially began its five-year mandate today.   The commission will attempt to learn and understand the truth of the Indian Residential...

Premiers Discuss Garson Lake Road Project

Premiers Discuss Garson Lake Road Project Monday, June 02, 2008 at 22:35     Premier Brad Wall says he had a good discussion last week with his Alberta counterpart about the Garson Lake road project.   However, Wall gave few details about what commitments Ed Stelmach...

Alleged Sale Of Animal Parts At Pawn Shop In Court

Alleged Sale Of Animal Parts At Pawn Shop In Court Monday, June 02, 2008 at 22:33     A case involving the alleged illegal sale of Aboriginal dancing costumes at a pawn shop was heard in a North Battleford courtroom this morning.   Anthony Fineday and Linda Bomok face...

Northern Teams Do Well At Mine Rescue Competition

Northern Teams Do Well At Mine Rescue Competition Monday, June 02, 2008 at 22:29     Northern Saskatchewan teams were well-represented at the Saskatchewan Mining Association’s 40th annual Emergency Response/Mine Rescue Skills Competition in Saskatoon over the weekend....

Army Cadet Program Targets Inner City Youths

Army Cadet Program Targets Inner City Youths Monday, June 02, 2008 at 22:28     Army cadets in Saskatoon hope to soon expand their program to include a core neighbourhood corps.   The 2293 North Saskatchewan Regiment Army Cadet Corps wants to provide a program...