by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Trappers Asked To Supply Info To Back Land Claims Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 13:50 The Montreal Lake Cree Nation is hoping to hear from its trappers and fishers next week. Officials with the band want to interview the traditional land users and pick up...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Cheecham Not Prepared To Lead Band Beyond 2009 Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 13:47 The chief of the Clearwater River Dene Nation says he likely won’t run again for office once his current term is up. Roy Cheecham has been the band’s chief for the past...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Watson Denies Paying Witness Friday, July 29, 2005 at 15:25 The Saskatchewan News Network says it has obtained documents that show First Nations University of Canada board chair Morley Watson arranged a $4,000 payment to a woman who swore an affidavit that led to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Missing Paddlers Rescued By Helicopter Friday, July 29, 2005 at 15:15 Searchers were successful in finding a group of 10 people that got separated from their canoes near La Ronge earlier this week. On Wednesday, a report came in that two canoes with six adults...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Physician Recruited For Big River Friday, July 29, 2005 at 15:22 It looks as though band members at the Big River First Nation won’t have to travel to Shellbrook for doctors’ appointments after all. The Prince Albert/Parkland Health Region has...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Mines Extend Helping Hand To Stranded Northerners Friday, July 29, 2005 at 15:14 An Athabasca chief is extending his gratitude to staff at a couple of mine sites for helping out some of his band members. Fond du Lac chief Allan Adam says 20 band members have...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
SaskParty Leader Plans Northern Tour Friday, July 29, 2005 at 15:11 A perceived need to reduce government involvement in northern financial dealings is one of the topics Saskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall hopes to raise next month. In response to Premier Lorne...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Metis Elders Hire Lawyer To Handle Funding Talks Friday, July 29, 2005 at 15:09 The head of the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range Negotiating Committee says some good developments came out of a recent meeting in Beauval. It was roughly two weeks ago that a number...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Metis Land Claim, Harvesting Rights Top Agenda Friday, July 29, 2005 at 15:04 A Metis land base and harvesting rights are some of the main topics of discussion today at a gathering near Turnor Lake. The North West Saskatchewan Metis Council is hosting an...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Sandy Bay Woman Continues To Live In Tent Friday, July 29, 2005 at 15:00 A Sandy Bay resident says she is still no closer to finding a home in the community despite widespread lobbying efforts on her behalf. Bernice Dussion says she has talked to officials with...
