Throassie Elected to Power in Black Lake

Throassie Elected to Power in Black Lake Monday, May 31, 2004 at 13:46     The members of the Black Lake First Nation have chosen Freddie Throassie to be the band’s new chief.   Throassie was elected to the post on Friday, beating out rival candidate and former...

Protest Underway at James Smith Cree Nation

Protest Underway at James Smith Cree Nation Monday, May 31, 2004 at 13:42     It appears that a band dispute at the James Smith Cree Nation is entering a new phase.   This morning, protesters on the reserve blocked both roads leading to the band office.   The conflict...

Stanley Mission Murder Suspect Back in Court

Stanley Mission Murder Suspect Back in Court Monday, May 31, 2004 at 13:39     Over the next few days, a judge will be deciding if there’s enough evidence to send a Stanley Mission murder suspect to trial.   Today is Day One of the preliminary hearing for...

Pelican Narrows Murder Case Adjourned to the Fall

Pelican Narrows Murder Case Adjourned to the Fall Monday, May 31, 2004 at 13:38     A woman accused of killing her common-law husband in Pelican Narrows will be making her next court appearance in November.   27-year-old Geraldine Bloomfield was charged after...

Commercial Fisher Defends Outfitters

Commercial Fisher Defends Outfitters Monday, May 31, 2004 at 13:34     The chair of Saskatchewan Co-operative Fisheries Limited is trying to clear up what he feels are vague rumours surrounding outfitters and fishers.   John Carriere says misinformation is commonplace...

Doucette Draws Criticism for Taking Office

Doucette Draws Criticism for Taking Office Friday, May 28, 2004 at 14:29     One of the candidates that ran for president in Wednesday’s Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election is taking issue with the unofficial winner.   The current unofficial results have...