Chiefs Meet To Discuss Land Claims

Chiefs Meet To Discuss Land Claims Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 16:06     Chiefs from the Prince Albert Grand Council and the Meadow Lake Tribal Council met today to discuss the issue of Land Claims.   A number of topics were presented, including mining policies,...

Northern MLA’s Receive Critic Files

Northern MLA’s Receive Critic Files Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 16:03     The MLA for Athabasca says he’s happy to be named the Province’s new Housing Critic.   Buckley Belanger was given the file earlier this week by NDP leader Lorne Calvert.  ...

First Nations Language Conference Continues

First Nations Language Conference Continues Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 16:01     The National Coordinator of the organization representing all First Nations Cultural Centres across Canada says the Federal Government needs to do more to protect First Nations...

Transwest Flies To The Far North

Transwest Flies To The Far North Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 15:58     Transwest Air has finalized preparations for this year’s Santa Claus trip to the far north.   Old Saint Nick will visit the communities of Wollaston, Fond du Lac, Black Lake and Stony...

SNTC Presents 6th Annual Christmas Show

  SNTC Presents 6th Annual Christmas Show Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 15:57     For the 6th year in a row, the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company is presenting its Christmas show.   “Luff Actually: A Rez Christmas Story 6” is a comedy featuring three...

Cameco Faces Flooding At Another Northern Mine

Cameco Faces Flooding At Another Northern Mine Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 16:31     Cameco’s uranium mine at Rabbit Lake is taking on water.   The company says it has been forced to slow down production due to unexpected water-flows in the mine.   Spokesman...

Inquest Into PA Inmates Death Continues Today

Inquest Into PA Inmates Death Continues Today Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 16:26     An inquest continues in Prince Albert today, examing the death of a prisoner at the Saskatchewan Penitentary.   The inquest heard this morning from Corporal Milo, a former member...

Feds Come Through On Slow Land Claims Process

Feds Come Through On Slow Land Claims Process Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 14:29     The federal government has announced legislation to help ease tensions and speed settlement of more than 800 native land claims.   If passed, the legislation would create an...

Indian Affairs Minister Opposes Cuthand Column

Indian Affairs Minister Opposes Cuthand Column Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 14:29     Canada’s Indian Affairs Minister is disputing a recent column in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix.   Chuck Strahl says Doug Cuthand’s most recent article about the residential...

NSCRD Awarding Money To Four Communities

NSCRD Awarding Money To Four Communities Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 14:27     Four communities in Northern Saskatchewan are receiving funds from the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District.   The Village of Green Lake is set to receive $150,000 to help...