Two Northerners Running for MNS Presidency

Two Northerners Running for MNS Presidency Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 13:37     Three men are running for the presidency of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan — including two from northern Saskatchewan.   The organization will hold its elections on May 26th and...

Chief of Displaced Band Puts Hope in Martin

Chief of Displaced Band Puts Hope in Martin Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 13:33     The chief of the John Cochrane First Nation says he’s encouraged by a recent conversation he had with Prime Minister Paul Martin.   Dorion says John Cochrane band members lost their...

First Nations Children in P.A. for Arts Festival

First Nations Children in P.A. for Arts Festival Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 13:12     The Prince Albert Grand Council’s 13th Annual Fine Arts Festival is officially underway.   Dignitaries from the city and representatives of the various bands marked the start...

Ducharme Wins Liberal Nomination

Ducharme Wins Liberal Nomination Monday, April 26, 2004 at 12:30     Al Ducharme has been chosen to represent the Liberals in Churchill River in the coming federal election.   Ducharme defeated Allan Morin for the nomination by a vote count of 321 to 290 this past...

La Loche Murder Suspect Back in Court

La Loche Murder Suspect Back in Court Monday, April 26, 2004 at 12:28     The process to determine whether a man accused of murdering a La Loche youth should stand trial begins today.   20-year-old Donny Lemaigre is in court today in La Loche for the start of his...

Liberal Nomination Vote Expected to be Close

Liberal Nomination Vote Expected to be Close Friday, April 23, 2004 at 18:55     Neither candidate for the Liberal nomination in Churchill River sees himself as the favourite heading into this weekend’s voting.   Over 2-thousand Liberal party members in northern...