by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Many Mourn The Death Of Northern Senator Friday, March 17, 2006 at 16:13 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has announced the death of a northern Senator. Senator Allan Bird of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation passed away suddenly at the completion of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
SIGA CEO Resigns Friday, March 17, 2006 at 16:12 An official with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority says the corporation will be OK despite the unexpected resignation of its leader. Edmund Bellegarde submitted his resignation to the gaming authority...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Campeau Denied Bail In Child Porn Case Friday, March 17, 2006 at 16:11 A man accused of possessing child pornography will be held in custody until his next court appearance in Prince Albert. 51 year-old Brian Campeau is accused of possessing computer images of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Steel-Workers Want Delayed Pulp Mill Closure Friday, March 17, 2006 at 16:11 The United Steel-Workers union is renewing a call for Weyerhaeuser to delay the closure of its Prince Albert pulp and paper mill. Union Chairman, Norm Rivard, wants Weyerhaeuser to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
FSIN Chief Mourns Sudden Loss Of Father Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 13:53 A senator with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations with ties to the organization’s leadership has passed away. 85-year-old Allan Bird — the father of FSIN Chief...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Merasty Weighs In On Prentice’s Snub Of FSIN Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 13:44 The absence of Indian Affairs minister Jim Prentice at this week’s FSIN legislative assembly in Saskatoon did not go unnoticed by those in attendance. Several leaders...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Merasty Weighs In On Prentice’s Snub Of FSIN Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 13:44 The absence of Indian Affairs minister Jim Prentice at this week’s FSIN legislative assembly in Saskatoon did not go unnoticed by those in attendance. Several leaders...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Chief Airs Concerns With Industry At FSIN Assembly Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 13:37 The chief of a northern Dene band says he would like to receive more consultation over industrial projects taking place in his region. Fond du Lac Chief Victor Fern says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
FSIN Honours Departing Police Chief Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 13:32 The outgoing police chief in Saskatoon received a rare honour from Saskatchewan’s chiefs yesterday. Russell Sabo was presented with an eagle feather and a starblanket for his attempts to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Dillon To Host Gathering Of Native Rights Experts Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 13:27 The Buffalo River Dene Nation will be home to a gathering of legal experts and international officials at the end of the month. From March 30th to April 2nd, approximately 60...
