Laliberte Says Roth Felt Pressure To Resign

Laliberte Says Roth Felt Pressure To Resign Friday, May 05, 2006 at 15:24     A member of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan executive believes political pressure may have played a role in the resignation of MNS president Dwayne Roth yesterday.   Roth cited financial...

Boil Water Order Expected To Last The Weekend

Boil Water Order Expected To Last The Weekend Friday, May 05, 2006 at 15:15     An official with the Ahtahkakoop First Nation says the water situation on the reserve is slowly returning to normal.   Earlier this week, a precautionary boil water order was issued after...

Stonechild Family Lawyer Disputes Media Report

Stonechild Family Lawyer Disputes Media Report Friday, May 05, 2006 at 15:12     An Aboriginal lawyer says a lawsuit against the Saskatoon police force by the mother of Neil Stonechild is alive and well, despite a recent newspaper report.   Yesterday, the Saskatoon...

Fast-Track Compensation A Go, But When?

Fast-Track Compensation A Go, But When? Friday, May 05, 2006 at 15:00     The chief of the Assembly of First Nations says fast-track payments will be made to elderly survivors of residential schools.   During a press conference yesterday, Phil Fontaine made it clear...

Aboriginals In P.A. Urged To Take Part In Census

Aboriginals In P.A. Urged To Take Part In Census Friday, May 05, 2006 at 14:56     The city of Prince Albert is urging its First Nations and Metis citizens to speak up when Census Day arrives later this month.   On May 16th, enumerators will go door-to-door...

Northern Broadband Expansion Continues

Northern Broadband Expansion Continues Friday, May 05, 2006 at 14:39     The Red Earth First Nation and Buffalo River Dene Nation are among eight northern Saskatchewan communities that have just received upgrades to their Internet service from SaskTel.   SaskTel...