James Smith Official Vouches For Safety Of Water

James Smith Official Vouches For Safety Of Water Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 14:45     An official on the James Smith Cree Nation says he feels confident water supplies on the reserve are safe, despite the concerns of a band member.   Bill Marion is the manager of...

Trappers Asked To Supply Info To Back Land Claims

Trappers Asked To Supply Info To Back Land Claims Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 13:50     The Montreal Lake Cree Nation is hoping to hear from its trappers and fishers next week.   Officials with the band want to interview the traditional land users and pick up...

Cheecham Not Prepared To Lead Band Beyond 2009

Cheecham Not Prepared To Lead Band Beyond 2009 Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 13:47     The chief of the Clearwater River Dene Nation says he likely won’t run again for office once his current term is up.   Roy Cheecham has been the band’s chief for the past...

Watson Denies Paying Witness

Watson Denies Paying Witness Friday, July 29, 2005 at 15:25     The Saskatchewan News Network says it has obtained documents that show First Nations University of Canada board chair Morley Watson arranged a $4,000 payment to a woman who swore an affidavit that led to...

Missing Paddlers Rescued By Helicopter

Missing Paddlers Rescued By Helicopter Friday, July 29, 2005 at 15:15     Searchers were successful in finding a group of 10 people that got separated from their canoes near La Ronge earlier this week.   On Wednesday, a report came in that two canoes with six adults...

Physician Recruited For Big River

Physician Recruited For Big River Friday, July 29, 2005 at 15:22     It looks as though band members at the Big River First Nation won’t have to travel to Shellbrook for doctors’ appointments after all.   The Prince Albert/Parkland Health Region has...