by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
MNS Election Forgery Suspect Pleads Guilty Thursday, March 01, 2007 at 16:59 Another person has pleaded guilty to a charge of forgery in connection with the 2004 Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election. Allyn Stubbington made the admission yesterday in North...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
New Chief Elected At Makwa Sahgaiehcan Thursday, March 01, 2007 at 16:55 A new chief has been elected to lead the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation. Frank Kytwayhat was voted in by band members earlier this week. Kytwayhat is a former councillor with the band and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Buffalo River Chief Elected To New Term Thursday, March 01, 2007 at 16:52 The incumbent chief of the Buffalo River Dene Nation was re-elected in the band’s election yesterday. Louie Chanalquay will serve another two-year term after defeating challenger...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Tribal Council Launches Immunization Project Thursday, March 01, 2007 at 16:48 The Saskatoon Tribal Councl has unveiled a new program aimed at helping off-reserve kids get vaccinated. The STC Urban Immunization Program offers transportation for children and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Humane Trapping Deadline Nears Thursday, March 01, 2007 at 16:41 Northern trappers could have some decision-making to do when it comes to the fall harvest. The province will likely not have enough traps available in time for the onset of the Humane Trapping...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Band Takes Credit For Natural Gas Campaign Success Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 18:30 An unidentified official from within the Lac La Ronge Indian Band says if it wasn’t for its recent agreement with SaskEnergy, the natural gas campaign in La Ronge, Air...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Sandy Bay Works To Curb Suicide Numbers Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 18:27 The third phase of emergency meetings begins today in Sandy Bay. The community is taking steps to deal with the recent rash of suicides that has taken place there. For the past few...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Yellowquill Chief Asks For Changes Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 18:25 The chief of the Yellowquill First Nation says Indian Affairs must re-think the current strategy for helping bands get out of third-party management. Robert Whitehead asked Jim Prentice...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
La Ronge Natural Gas Project Gets Green Light Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 15:20 Natural gas will soon be coming to La Ronge, Air Ronge and Weyakwin. SaskEnergy spokesman Dave Burdeniuk says the campaign to bring natural gas to these northern communities has...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Province Reaches Settlement With Carriere Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 15:12 The provincial government has agreed to an out-of-court settlement with a former high-ranking civil servant found guilty of assaulting two female co-workers. Murdoch Carriere, formerly...