by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Manitoba Metis Leader Hoping To Help End Squabble Wednesday, February 07, 2007 at 13:30 The president of the Manitoba Metis Federation will soon be shifting his attention to Saskatchewan. David Chartrand says he has been asked by Metis National Council president...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Casino Construction Ahead Of Schedule Wednesday, February 07, 2007 at 13:23 It appears construction of the new Dakota Dunes casino on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation near Saskatoon is progressing quicker than expected. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Record Year For Cameco Wednesday, February 07, 2007 at 13:22 It’s been a good year for a Saskatchewan uranium mining giant. Cameco is reporting record profits for 2006. The company earned revenues of $1.8 billion, with net earnings of $376 million. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
FSIN Chief Attacks Taxpayers’ Federation Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 15:07 The Saskatchewan director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says if FSIN chief Lawrence Joseph is calling him a liar — he had better have the facts to back that up. David...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Feds Explain Decision To Pull Out Of Metis Vote Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 15:01 A federal government spokesperson says it was a lack of effort and cooperation that resulted in a recent decision to call off efforts for a new Metis election in Saskatchewan. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Millions Earmarked For Metis Health Training Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 14:51 The Metis National Council’s minister of health says it’s a proud day for Metis people in Canada. David Chartrand attended a press conference this morning in Ottawa,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Metis Elders In Line For Extra Settlement Money Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 14:47 An official with the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range settlement committee says as many as 130 elders could be eligible for a one-time payment under the deal. However, Alex...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Fond du Lac Teen’s Murder Trial Postponed To June Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 14:39 A 17-year-old Fond du Lac male accused of second degree murder is now facing new charges. The youth, who can’t be identified because of his age, is charged with the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Province Upgrading Air Ambulance Fleet Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 14:36 The provincial government is replacing two of its air ambulances with two state-of the-art aircraft. The province is investing $12 million in two King Air B200 planes. They will replace a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Athabasca Bands Monitoring Oilsands’ Water Usage Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 14:34 A northern leader says two Saskatchewan bands in the Far North are keeping an eye on recent efforts to curb the oil industry’s thirst for fresh water. Prince Albert...