MNS Chooses Delegates For National Assembly

MNS Chooses Delegates For National Assembly Friday, October 12, 2007 at 15:44     A total of 15 members of the Provincial Metis Council are flying to Ottawa today to take part in this weekend’s Metis National Council Assembly and election for MNC president.  ...

Meadow Lake Election Race Worth Watching

Meadow Lake Election Race Worth Watching Friday, October 12, 2007 at 15:29     One of the most intriguing battles in the current provincial election campaign will be in the Meadow Lake constituency.   Incumbent First Nations and Metis Relations Minister Maynard...

MN-S Leader Spells Out Election Campaign Wishlist

MN-S Leader Spells Out Election Campaign Wishlist Friday, October 12, 2007 at 15:15     With the provincial election in full swing, Saskatchewan’s Metis leader is weighing in on what he’d like to hear during the campaign.   Metis Nation –...

Wall Makes Campaign Stop In Beardy’s

Wall Makes Campaign Stop In Beardy’s Friday, October 12, 2007 at 15:10     The chief of the Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nation says he’s encouraged by a talk he had yesterday with Saskatchewan Party Leader Brad Wall.   Rick Gamble and Wall spoke about...

Process Available For Survivors Of Serious Abuse

Process Available For Survivors Of Serious Abuse Friday, October 12, 2007 at 15:03     An agency that helps victims of serious physical and sexual abuse at residential schools is concerned not enough of the survivors know what their options are.   The Stardale...

Boarding School Survivors Get Compensation Forms

Boarding School Survivors Get Compensation Forms Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 15:31     A former student of the Ile-a-la-Crosse boarding school says survivors are confused right now about whether they are about to be compensated for their time at the institution.  ...

Provincial Metis Council Meeting Gets Heated

Provincial Metis Council Meeting Gets Heated Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 15:22     Metis Nation – Saskatchewan has a few obstacles ahead of it.   MNS President Robert Doucette is optimistic about the organization’s future, but admits he and fellow...

Government Says Hanson Lake Fish Safe To Eat

Government Says Hanson Lake Fish Safe To Eat Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 15:15     An official with Saskatchewan Environment says fish caught in Hanson Lake are perfectly safe to eat.   Concerns were raised earlier this summer that fish may have been contaminated by...

Mobile Lab To Study Air Pollution From Oilsands

Mobile Lab To Study Air Pollution From Oilsands Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 15:10     Saskatchewan Environment Minister John Nilson says his department is taking steps to get a better idea of the air quality in northwest Saskatchewan.   The department has built a...

Carry The Kettle Citizen Awarded Order Of Merit

  Carry The Kettle Citizen Awarded Order Of Merit Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 15:07     A member of the Carry the Kettle First Nation has received the province’s highest honour.   Cora Thomson, a long-time volunteer and farmer in the region, is one of seven...