RCMP Custody Release Protocol Challenged

RCMP Custody Release Protocol Challenged Friday, March 02, 2007 at 15:27     A lawyer from La Ronge says the RCMP should be held responsible for transporting northern residents back to their home communities after court appearances.   Felicia Daunt recently filed a...

Health Minister Responds To Chief’s Rebuke

Health Minister Responds To Chief’s Rebuke Friday, March 02, 2007 at 15:19     Saskatchewan’s health minister says the provincial government has not yet made a final decision on whether to fund a special care home on the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.   Len...

Youth Centre Proposal Emerges From Sandy Bay Talks

Youth Centre Proposal Emerges From Sandy Bay Talks Friday, March 02, 2007 at 15:14     The mayor of Sandy Bay says a lot of good progress was made at a series of emergency meetings her community held this week.   Ina Fietz-Ray also wants to thank outside agencies for...

Thunderchild Making Do Without Chief And Council

Thunderchild Making Do Without Chief And Council Friday, March 02, 2007 at 15:06     The Thunderchild First Nation is currently without a chief and council.   An official with Indian Affairs confirms the department is carrying on business with the band’s...

Cigar Lake Site Cleanup Slowly Progressing

Cigar Lake Site Cleanup Slowly Progressing Friday, March 02, 2007 at 15:02     An official with Cameco says the company intends to drill more holes at the Cigar Lake uranium operation to help deal with the recent flood.   Lyle Krahn confirms his group has applied to...

Man Presumed Dead Following Reserve House Fire

Man Presumed Dead Following Reserve House Fire Thursday, March 01, 2007 at 17:03     RCMP are investigating what appears to be a fatal house fire on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation.   Emergency crews responded to the blaze around 5:00 this morning.   One man escaped from...