Lightning Strikes Twice For Stanley Mission Woman

Lightning Strikes Twice For Stanley Mission Woman Monday, January 30, 2006 at 13:00     A woman from Stanley Mission is the talk of her community after winning the North’s largest snowmobile rally for the second year in a row.   This past weekend, Sandra...

Premier Says Liquor Store Won’t Be Near School

Premier Says Liquor Store Won’t Be Near School Friday, January 27, 2006 at 15:58     Saskatchewan Premier Lorne Calvert says the new liquor store in La Ronge will not be built next to an elementary school.   Calvert says he’s instructed the Saskatchewan...

Liberals Say Merasty Official Winner Of Vote

Liberals Say Merasty Official Winner Of Vote Friday, January 27, 2006 at 15:55     Election officials have apparently verified the election of Gary Merasty as Member of Parliament for Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River.   The news was announced yesterday by Liberal...

Besieged Former MP Defends Statements

Besieged Former MP Defends Statements Friday, January 27, 2006 at 15:43     A former MP under fire from Aboriginal leaders for comments he made this week admits he could have worded his statements differently.   Harrison has been vilified by several Aboriginal leaders...

Harrison Takes Flak From MNS Over Comments

Harrison Takes Flak From MNS Over Comments Friday, January 27, 2006 at 15:40     An official with the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan says Jeremy Harrison’s chances at ever being re-elected or receiving support from the Metis community are “slim to...

Ahtahkakoop Chief Responds To Allegations

Ahtahkakoop Chief Responds To Allegations Friday, January 27, 2006 at 15:38     The chief of the Ahtahkakoop First Nation says he takes exception to Jeremy Harrison comparing his reserve to a banana republic.   Larry Ahenakew is demanding an apology from the former...

Snowmobiler Killed Near Dillon In Crash With Truck

Snowmobiler Killed Near Dillon In Crash With Truck Friday, January 27, 2006 at 15:34     A collision between a snowmobile and a pickup truck last night near Dillon has claimed the life of a 32-year-old local man.   The RCMP say the crash happened around 10:00 last on...

Metis Leader To Give Input On UN Declaration

Metis Leader To Give Input On UN Declaration Friday, January 27, 2006 at 15:30     The president of the Metis National Council is on his way to Geneva to provide input on a UN resolution on the rights of Indigenous peoples.   Clem Chartier is due to attend the last...

Merasty Goes On Offensive In Election Spat

Merasty Goes On Offensive In Election Spat Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 15:25     Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River MP-elect Gary Merasty says he’s saddened by the allegations surrounding his election win Monday night.   Merasty says the allegations of ballot...

Harrison Receives Sharp Rebuke From FSIN Chief

Harrison Receives Sharp Rebuke From FSIN Chief Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 15:21     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is demanding an apology from defeated northern MP Jeremy Harrison.   The Conservative candidate is blaming his tight election loss to...