Embattled Band Councillor Denied Bail

Embattled Band Councillor Denied Bail Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:35     A band councillor with the Clearwater River Dene Nation is remaining behind bars until his trial on March 2nd.   Gerald Hainault was denied bail at a court hearing late last week and remanded...

Long-Time Northern Priest Passes Away

Long-Time Northern Priest Passes Away Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:34     A number of Roman Catholics in northern Saskatchewan are mourning the death of a long-time priest.   Father Germain Turcotte died last Thursday in Saskatoon.   He served the parishes in...

Single Parent Housing Project Marks Grand Opening

Single Parent Housing Project Marks Grand Opening Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:33     An award-winning affordable housing project for single parents was officially opened today in La Loche.   The $3.8-million Dene Empowerment Centre provides transitional housing for...

FSIN Wades Into New Urban Reserve Debate

FSIN Wades Into New Urban Reserve Debate Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:27     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is getting involved in a fight between the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and the Piapot First Nation over its plans for an urban reserve in...

Young Cumberland House Boy Mauled By Dogs

Young Cumberland House Boy Mauled By Dogs Friday, January 19, 2007 at 14:48     A five-year-old boy has been mauled to death by several dogs on the Cumberland House First Nation.   RCMP spokesman Sgt. Brad Kaeding says the attack on the youngster took place a short...

Tories Renege On Boarding School Election Promise

Tories Renege On Boarding School Election Promise Friday, January 19, 2007 at 14:44     It appears the Conservative government is prepared to step away from Stephen Harper’s election promise regarding former students of the boarding school in Ile-a-la-Crosse.  ...