Fishers Ready To Tackle Weighty Issues

Fishers Ready To Tackle Weighty Issues Friday, May 12, 2006 at 15:06     The annual conference of northern Saskatchewan’s commercial fishers is getting into full swing today in Prince Albert.   There is expected to be plenty of discussion about a long-awaited...

Youth On The Minds Of Justice Symposium Delegates

Youth On The Minds Of Justice Symposium Delegates Friday, May 12, 2006 at 15:00     A village councillor in La Loche says he can’t believe the gap that’s growing between youth in his community and its elders.   Don Herman is one of the many people...

Metis Say Prime Minister Broke Election Promise

Metis Say Prime Minister Broke Election Promise Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 15:35     Prime Minister Stephen Harper is being accused of reneging on an election promise to Metis survivors of a boarding school in Ile-a-la-Crosse.   The Metis National Council is making the...

FSIN Pleased With Approval Of Compensation Deal

FSIN Pleased With Approval Of Compensation Deal Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 15:27     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says it is happy to see the residential schools compensation package approved by the federal cabinet.   The announcement was made...

FSIN Welcomes Vellacott’s Resignation

FSIN Welcomes Vellacott’s Resignation Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 15:24     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is pleased with yesterday’s resignation of Conservative MP Maurice Vellacott as the Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on...

Province Investing $20 Million In Native Ventures

Province Investing $20 Million In Native Ventures Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 15:20     The Crown Investments Corporation has established a new, multi-million-dollar investment fund for First Nations and Metis businesses in Saskatchewan.   The fund will invest up to $20...

Battlefords A Potential Site For Nuclear Facility

Battlefords A Potential Site For Nuclear Facility Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 15:18     A mining company is mulling over whether or not to build a uranium processing facility in the province.   Cameco spokesman Lyle Krahn confirms the company is examining several...

Westside Cree Court Announced At Justice Symposium

Westside Cree Court Announced At Justice Symposium Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 19:37     The 5th Annual Northern Justice Symposium got underway this morning in Prince Albert and was highlighted by an important announcement made by the Provincial Justice Minister.  ...

McArthur River Mine Slow Track Increase Production

McArthur River Mine Slow Track Increase Production Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 19:36     The McArthur River mine in Northern Saskatchewan has put its plans for increased production on hold due to environmental concerns that were raised at the Key Lake mine site.  ...

Sled Dog Challenge May Leave La Ronge

Sled Dog Challenge May Leave La Ronge Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 19:35     An official with the Gateway North Sled Dog Association says any talk of La Ronge losing its part in the annual Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race is premature.   Last week, two members of the...