Aboriginal Child Welfare Debate Continues

Aboriginal Child Welfare Debate Continues Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 15:56     Another round of criticism is being directed towards the Department of Community Resources by the province’s Children’s Advocate.   It comes in the form of a report, which was...

Bands Launch Suit Against RCMP Over Dams

Bands Launch Suit Against RCMP Over Dams Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 15:48     There’s a new twist to a water war in the Qu’Appelle Valley that’s been going on for six years.   Aboriginal bands are taking the Mounties to court, accusing them of...

Ile-a-la-Crosse Man Sentenced For Cocaine Offence

Ile-a-la-Crosse Man Sentenced For Cocaine Offence Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 15:46     An Ile-a-la-Crosse man has pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.   42-year-old Joey Noel Kenny has been sentenced to two years less a day...

Baby Killed At Carry The Kettle Reserve

Baby Killed At Carry The Kettle Reserve Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:27     A man accused of killing a 10-month-old girl on the Carry the Kettle First Nation is making a court appearance in Indian Head today.   21-year-old Jamie Justin Courtney is also the suspect in...

MNS Area Director Taking Aim At Presidency

MNS Area Director Taking Aim At Presidency Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:19     A long-time Metis politician has declared his intention to run for president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan.   Philip Chartier has recently sat on the Provincial Metis Council as the...

Commercial Fishers Group Elects New President

Commercial Fishers Group Elects New President Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:17     The association representing northern Saskatchewan’s commercial fishers has a new president.   Lac La Ronge Indian Band member Jonas Bird takes over from long-time president John...