Still No Sign Of Missing Hall Lake Teen

Still No Sign Of Missing Hall Lake Teen Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 14:28     Searchers from other First Nations communities continue to arrive in Hall Lake to assist in the search for a missing teenager.   18-year-old Francis Wayne Lafaver hasn’t been seen since...

PAGC Officials Slam Opponents Of Detox Centre

PAGC Officials Slam Opponents Of Detox Centre Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 14:27     The Prince Albert Grand Council says “race-based lobbying is not ethical or acceptable” — in the wake of another setback for its proposed youth detox centre.   It is...

Appeals Tribunal Rules On Thunderchild Election

Appeals Tribunal Rules On Thunderchild Election Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 14:24     An election appeals tribunal on the Thunderchild First Nation has handed down its ruling on a recent election dispute on the reserve.   The six-member tribunal met last week to discuss...

Crews Subdue Forest Fire Near Little Red

Crews Subdue Forest Fire Near Little Red Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 14:20     A fire near the Little Red River reserve is now under control.   Fire crews are presently working to minimize the damage in surrounding areas.   Saskatchewan Environment spokesperson Jeanette...

Suspect Nabbed After Lenghty Police Chase

Suspect Nabbed After Lenghty Police Chase Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 14:15     A 20-year-old man from the Kahkewistahaw First Nation is in custody after allegedly leading police on a wild chase over the weekend.   Shortly after midnight Saturday morning, a Broadview...

MNS Treasurer Not Seeking Re-Election

MNS Treasurer Not Seeking Re-Election Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 14:11     The current treasurer of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan won’t run in the next election.   Ray Lalibete says he made the decision so he could spend more time with his family.   Laliberte...

Construction Set To Begin On Living Sky Casino

Construction Set To Begin On Living Sky Casino Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 13:24     The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has high hopes for a soon-to-be-built casino in Swift Current.   Not only will the Living Sky Casino be situated in a relatively untapped market,...

Search Underway For Missing Hall Lake Teen

Search Underway For Missing Hall Lake Teen Monday, May 07, 2007 at 13:50     The RCMP and local volunteers are scouring an area near Hall Lake for a missing teenager.   Ground searchers, a police dog and a plane are all being used in the effort to find 18-year-old...

Cameco Officials Respond To Damning Report

Cameco Officials Respond To Damning Report Monday, May 07, 2007 at 13:48     Cameco has begun to bring new people on board to help it deal with safety concerns at the Cigar Lake uranium operation.   The company announced on Friday that it has hired two experts in the...

Province Updates Oil Sands Exploration Guidelines

Province Updates Oil Sands Exploration Guidelines Monday, May 07, 2007 at 13:44     The provincial government is hoping to encourage more oilsands exploration in Saskatchewan with a change in regulations.   The rules governing oilsands exploration haven’t...