Metis Wagon Trek Earning Rave Reviews

Metis Wagon Trek Earning Rave Reviews Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 13:42     Five Metis wagons and a Red River horse cart continue their trek across Saskatchewan this week.   Just over 50 Metis leaders, elders and youth are taking part in the journey, which was...

Some LLRIB Stores Violating Cigarette Display Law

Some LLRIB Stores Violating Cigarette Display Law Friday, August 05, 2005 at 15:08     An official with the Lac La Ronge Indian Band admits there are some stores on his band’s reserves that are not complying with the so-called “shower curtain” law concerning cigarette...

FNUC Not Planning To Cut Programs

FNUC Not Planning To Cut Programs Friday, August 05, 2005 at 14:34     The First Nations University of Canada says all classes that were scheduled for the fall semester will go ahead as planned should a proposed budget receive final approval.   The proposed budget was...

Gaming Funds To Tribal Council Suspended

Gaming Funds To Tribal Council Suspended Friday, August 05, 2005 at 14:30     An official with the Saskatchewan government is confirming a transfer of gaming money is being withheld from the Battlefords Tribal Council.   Nora Sanders, the deputy minister of First...

Smoking Ban At Band Bingo Hall Temporarily Halted

Smoking Ban At Band Bingo Hall Temporarily Halted Friday, August 05, 2005 at 14:25     The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has decided to reverse a smoking ban at one of its bingo halls for the next three months.   Band spokesman Kevin Roberts says the Keethanow North Bingo...

Buffalo Narrows Lot Sale Survives Court Challenge

Buffalo Narrows Lot Sale Survives Court Challenge Friday, August 05, 2005 at 13:48     A business official in Buffalo Narrows says it’s unfortunate a development project for the community had to wind up in the courts.   Doug Eddy says he’s glad a judge...