Two Candidates Running In MLTC Chief Election

Two Candidates Running In MLTC Chief Election Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 12:41     The chief of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council has one challenger in her bid for re-election.   The only people to let their names stand by yesterday’s deadline were incumbent...

Suspected Nashacappo Killer Back In Court

Suspected Nashacappo Killer Back In Court Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 12:40     A preliminary hearing is being held this week in Saskatoon for a BC man accused of killing a 21-year-old Aboriginal woman four years ago.   The remains of Victoria Jane Nashacappo were...

Calvert Addresses Weyerhaeuser’s Timber Rights

Calvert Addresses Weyerhaeuser’s Timber Rights Friday, October 06, 2006 at 14:41     Saskatchewan Premier Lorne Calvert has formally accepted a new report on the future of forestry in the province.   The document contains 17 different recommendations on how to...

Native Forestry Firms Want Say On Softwood Deal

Native Forestry Firms Want Say On Softwood Deal Friday, October 06, 2006 at 14:37     A First Nations forestry analyst says Indian bands should have been at the bargaining table when the current softwood lumber agreement was drawn up.   Harry Bombay of the National...

North Dealing With Troublesome Bacteria

North Dealing With Troublesome Bacteria Friday, October 06, 2006 at 14:33     An antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been making its presence felt in many northern Saskatchewan communities the last few years.   Northern medical health officer Dr. James Irvine says...

Lafond To Receive Saskatchewan’s Highest Honour

Lafond To Receive Saskatchewan’s Highest Honour Friday, October 06, 2006 at 14:32     A prominent First Nations leader has been chosen as a recepient of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit — the province’s highest honour.   Former Saskatoon tribal chief...