North Issued 100-Mile Walking Challenge

North Issued 100-Mile Walking Challenge Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 13:59     A 100-mile walking challenge has been extended to northern communities in celebration of Saskatchewan’s Centennial.   The Northern Healthy Communities Partnership has begun challenging...

Saskatchewan Keeps Wary Eye On Pine Beetle

Saskatchewan Keeps Wary Eye On Pine Beetle Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 13:49     A tree expert with the provincial government fears Saskatchewan timber may be at risk of attack from a West Coast insect.   Dr. Rory McIntosh says the mountain pine beetle has already...

Metis Model Turning Heads

Metis Model Turning Heads Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 13:45     A Metis woman from the Lloydminster area has been selected as one of 15 finalists for a major modeling competition.   20-year-old Judy Ironbow entered Canada’s Top Model event a few months ago along...

FSIN Worried About On-Reserve Housing Funds

FSIN Worried About On-Reserve Housing Funds Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 14:56     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says it wants the federal budget passed.   FSIN vice chief Guy Lonechild is worried that money allocated in the budget for improved on-reserve...

Tie Forces PBCN Byelection In Sandy Bay

Tie Forces PBCN Byelection In Sandy Bay Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 14:54     It appears there will be a byelection in Sandy Bay next week related to the recent Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation election.   The band has not released anything official at this stage, but...

Decision On Pelican Lake Dispute Expected Soon

Decision On Pelican Lake Dispute Expected Soon Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 14:48     A dispute over leadership on the Pelican Lake First Nation is nearing a conclusion.   On Friday, a federal court judge is set to hear the latest affidavits and closing arguments from...