Hypothermia Claims Life In Buffalo Narrows

Hypothermia Claims Life In Buffalo Narrows Monday, August 15, 2005 at 14:59     A 54-year-old woman died from exposure in Buffalo Narrows over the weekend.   The local RCMP say the body of Rita Montgrand was discovered in some brush next to a parking lot in the...

Another Poor Wild Rice Harvest Expected

Another Poor Wild Rice Harvest Expected Monday, August 15, 2005 at 14:58     The roughly 200 wild rice harvesters in northern Saskatchewan are bracing themselves for another poor crop.   Unusually high water levels throughout the North have really hurt production this...

Wahpeton Embroiled In Lawsuits Over Unpaid Tuition

Wahpeton Embroiled In Lawsuits Over Unpaid Tuition Monday, August 15, 2005 at 14:54     A Prince Albert-area First Nation hopes taking legal action against the federal government will help settle the band’s dispute with a nearby school division.   Last month,...

FNUC Task Force Begins Work

FNUC Task Force Begins Work Monday, August 15, 2005 at 14:52     A task force that’s reviewing some of the issues currently plaguing the First Nations University of Canada held its first organizational meeting on Friday.   The university is reporting that the...

Former Rivals Join Forces In Search For Diamonds

Former Rivals Join Forces In Search For Diamonds Monday, August 15, 2005 at 14:50     Two companies looking for diamonds at a site east of Prince Albert have announced plans to merge.   Kensington Resources and Shore Gold are joining forces in a move designed to...

Metis Fiddling Event Draws Throngs Of Youth

Metis Fiddling Event Draws Throngs Of Youth Monday, August 15, 2005 at 14:44     This past weekend’s John Arcand Fiddlefest near Saskatoon has been described as a complete success.   Organizer Vicki Arcand isn’t sure how many people attended the festival,...