Former Band Councillor Gets Jail Sentence

Former Band Councillor Gets Jail Sentence Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 16:56     A former Clearwater River Dene Nation band councillor has been given jail time for a hit-and-run this past winter.   In La Loche Provincial Court on Monday, Gerald Hainault was sentenced to...

Ahtahkakoop Woman Avoids Jail Time For Homicide

Ahtahkakoop Woman Avoids Jail Time For Homicide Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 16:54     A woman from the Ahtahkakoop First Nation has received a conditional sentence for her role in a death on the reserve.   The body of 53-year-old Wallace Little was discovered by RCMP...

Testimony Continues At Outfitter Trial

Testimony Continues At Outfitter Trial Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 16:52     The defence began presenting its case this morning in a trial that involves a Stanley Mission-area fishing camp accused of violating terms of its outfitting licence for the second time.  ...

FSIN Senator Celebrates 100th Birthday

FSIN Senator Celebrates 100th Birthday Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 16:47     Celebrations are taking place this week for an FSIN senator from Canoe Lake who has just turned 100 years old.   Jonas Lariviere is being acknowledged for his time and service to his family...

SIGA Working On Responsible Gaming Plan

SIGA Working On Responsible Gaming Plan Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 16:44     A responsible gaming strategy for Saskatchewan’s Indian-owned casinos is scheduled to be released next month.   The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is in the process of finalizing...

Commons To Apologize To Residential School Victims

Commons To Apologize To Residential School Victims Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 14:49     The Tory government says it will support a Liberal motion calling on the House of Commons to apologize to the survivors of residential schools.   The motion was put forward this...