Band Happy With Fort a’la Corne Diamond Study

Band Happy With Fort a’la Corne Diamond Study Monday, May 26, 2008 at 16:25     The chief of the James Smith Cree Nation says he’s pleased with the release of a new report about the possible construction of a diamond mine at Fort a’la Corne.   Chief...

Suspect In Yellow Quill Tragedy Appears In Court

Suspect In Yellow Quill Tragedy Appears In Court Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:51     A father charged with criminal negligence in the freezing deaths of his two little girls didn’t say a word when he made his first court appearance today.   24-year-old...

Orchard Confirms Second Bid For Liberal Nomination

Orchard Confirms Second Bid For Liberal Nomination Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:48     A man who some people blame for costing the Liberals a recent by-election in northern Saskatchewan says he intends to seek the Liberal nomination in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill...

Sturgeon Lake Chief Meets With Dissidents

Sturgeon Lake Chief Meets With Dissidents Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:44     An activist from the Sturgeon Lake First Nation says some results came out of a meeting yesterday with the band’s chief.   A.J. Felix says around 200 people showed up for the session...

Ahtahkakoop Man Facing Impaired Driving Charge

Ahtahkakoop Man Facing Impaired Driving Charge Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:28     The RCMP in Shellbrook have charged a 34-year-old man with the impaired driving death of a member of the Ahtahkakoop First Nation.   50-year-old Dennis Masuskapoe died last week after...

Arrest Made Following Crash Near Cowessess

Arrest Made Following Crash Near Cowessess Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:24     A 21-year-old man is in police custody following a crash near the Cowessess First Nation.   The accident happened last night when a westbound vehicle with five people in it collided with...

Crashes Kill Residents Of Three Separate Reserves

Crashes Kill Residents Of Three Separate Reserves Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 15:12     It was a busy long weekend for RCMP around the province, with three fatal crashes taking place — all involving alcohol.   The first accident happened at about 4:00 Friday...

Over $1 Million Given To Northern Schools

Over $1 Million Given To Northern Schools Friday, May 16, 2008 at 15:07     The provincial government is providing a total of over $1 million to five schools in northern Saskatchewan.   The bulk of the money will go towards mechanical upgrades at Twin Lakes Community...

New Chief For The Poundmaker First Nation

New Chief For The Poundmaker First Nation Friday, May 16, 2008 at 15:05     Dwayne Antoine is the new chief of the Poundmaker First Nation following Thursday’s band election.   Antoine beat Marie Tootoosis and Floyd Favel for the post, after Teddy Antoine...

Appeals Filed Concerning Red Pheasant Election

Appeals Filed Concerning Red Pheasant Election Friday, May 16, 2008 at 15:04     Election appeals have been filed at the Red Pheasant First Nation.   Some residents are alleging problems occurred with several mail-in ballots during the band’s recent election on...