First Nations Elders’ Annual Meeting Nears End

First Nations Elders’ Annual Meeting Nears End Friday, March 10, 2006 at 14:00     An annual elders’ forum for Saskatchewan First Nations is wrapping up today in Saskatoon.   The three-day gathering has been hosted by the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural...

Missing Person Bulletin Issued For Wahpeton Man

Missing Person Bulletin Issued For Wahpeton Man Friday, March 10, 2006 at 13:58     The RCMP is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a missing man from the Wahpeton Dakota First Nation.   20-year-old Damian Dale Everett Prosper was reported missing by...

La Ronge Residents Warned About Telephone Scam

La Ronge Residents Warned About Telephone Scam Friday, March 10, 2006 at 13:55     The La Ronge RCMP is warning the public of a scam reportedly taking place in the community.   Staff Sgt. Kirk Munro says community members have been receiving telephone solicitations...

Post-Secondary Guide Ready For Northern Students

Post-Secondary Guide Ready For Northern Students Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 15:00     High school students in northern Saskatchewan will soon be given a new tool to help them find the right career.   The Prince Albert Grand Council and several post-secondary...

Saskatchewan’s North A Popular Region For Tourists

Saskatchewan’s North A Popular Region For Tourists Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 14:56     An official with the Prince Albert tourism office says more and more people are taking trips to Northern Saskatchewan.   Debbie Honch says in 2003, at least 950,000 people...

MNS Forgery Suspect Back In Court

MNS Forgery Suspect Back In Court Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 14:42     A judge has set a new court date for a North Battleford woman implicated in the 2004 Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election scandal.   40-year-old Rebecca Vermette will appear in court next...

Cumberland House Man Identified As Homicide Victim

Cumberland House Man Identified As Homicide Victim Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at 15:18     A man found dead in an alley in Nipawin over the weekend has been identified as a Cumberland House resident.   The RCMP say they are treating the death of 21-year-old Arthur...

Lawsuit Claims Abuse At Young Offenders’ School

Lawsuit Claims Abuse At Young Offenders’ School Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at 15:17     A statement of claim has been filed on behalf of a group of mostly-Aborginal people who say they were abused at a federally-run institution for young offenders in Regina.  ...

Sonntag Not Prepared To Give Up On MNS

Sonntag Not Prepared To Give Up On MNS Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at 15:14     The minister for First Nations and Metis Relations says he still wants to work things out with the leadership at the Metis Mation of Saskatchewan.   However, Maynard Sonntag says they...

Northern Health Stakeholders Meet In La Ronge

Northern Health Stakeholders Meet In La Ronge Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at 15:09     The third annual Northern Health Conference got underway in La Ronge this morning.   The three-day event is being hosted by northern municipalities and the three northern health...