Trial Begins For Suspect In Elder Slaying

Trial Begins For Suspect In Elder Slaying Monday, May 17, 2010 at 13:41     A trial has begun in Prince Albert for a Mistawasis First Nation man accused of killing an elder on the reserve back in 2007.   Vincent Roderick Dreaver appeared slightly dishevelled in court...

Forest Fire Near Turnor Lake Nearly Contained

Forest Fire Near Turnor Lake Nearly Contained Monday, May 17, 2010 at 13:36     A forest fire burning near Turnor Lake has been mostly contained, although its size has nearly doubled from 625 to 1225 hectares.   Fire official Jeanette Krayetski says the fire is 90 per...

Memorial Walks This Weekend

Memorial Walks This Weekend Friday, May 14, 2010 at 16:03     A series of memorial walks are planned this weekend at Aboriginal communities throughout Saskatchewan.   The first one begins at 8:00 a.m Saturday at Lloydminster city hall.   The families of the late...

New Trial for Man Accused of Killing Woman

New Trial for Man Accused of Killing Woman Friday, May 14, 2010 at 15:41     The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of killing an aboriginal woman in Lloydminster.   Gordon Dwight Hurley was convicted in September of 2007 of fatally...

RCMP Asking For Tips About Horse Deaths On Reserve

RCMP Asking For Tips About Horse Deaths On Reserve Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:15     The RCMP are investigating a cruelty to animals complaint on the Kawacatoose First Nation.   The Mounties say three horses on the reserve have been killed over the last couple of...

Senators Call For Body To Oversee Band Elections

Senators Call For Body To Oversee Band Elections Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:09     The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples is urging the federal government to create an independent body to monitor First Nations elections and appeals.   A committee report...

First Nations Hydro Dam Proposal Enters New Phase

First Nations Hydro Dam Proposal Enters New Phase Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:06     The James Smith Cree Nation, Chakastaypasin First Nation and the Peter Chapman First Nation entered into a feasibility study agreement to develop a hydroelectric project.   The...

Band Signs Information Sharing Deal On Future Mine

Band Signs Information Sharing Deal On Future Mine Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:03     Shore Gold is gaining Aboriginal support in its bid to construct a diamond mine in the Fort a’la Corne region.   Yesterday, the company signed an information sharing agreement...

Northern Municipal Lobby Group Hires New CEO

Northern Municipal Lobby Group Hires New CEO Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 14:22     A new CEO has been hired on at New North.   Tony Bunz takes over the position from Joanne Griffith, who announced her resignation several weeks ago.   Bunz comes to the post after...

SaskEnergy Provides Funds For Tribal Council Youth

SaskEnergy Provides Funds For Tribal Council Youth Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 14:14     The chief of the Saskatoon Tribal Council says a new partnership with a Crown corporation is beneficial to both parties.   SaskEnergy is partnering with STC and paying for a summer...