Two Killed In Kinistin Minivan Accident

Two Killed In Kinistin Minivan Accident Monday, June 29, 2009 at 14:18     A rollover on the Kinistin reserve has claimed two lives.   RCMP report that early Saturday afternoon, a minivan lost control on a grid road on the reserve, and rolled over in the ditch.   The...

First Two H1N1 Flu Deaths In Saskatchewan

First Two H1N1 Flu Deaths In Saskatchewan Monday, June 29, 2009 at 14:07     The province has its first swine flu-related fatalities.   A woman in her mid-40s and a man in his mid-70s have died as a result of the H1N1 virus.   The deceased, whose locations have not...

Advisory Group To Help Plan Northern Roadwork

Advisory Group To Help Plan Northern Roadwork Monday, June 29, 2009 at 14:01     The province’s Minister of Highways says getting northerners’ advice on what roads to invest in is the right approach.   Jim Reiter says getting input from people who actually...

Turtle Islander Still Has To Obey Traffic Laws

Turtle Islander Still Has To Obey Traffic Laws Monday, June 29, 2009 at 13:54     A man who says he’s exempt from traffic laws because he’s a member of the “Indian Nation of Turtle Island” has lost his case.   In a a ruling made public last...

Former Chief Takes Dismissal To Court

Former Chief Takes Dismissal To Court Monday, June 29, 2009 at 13:45     A dispute between former Peepeekisis First Nation Chief Beverly Bellegarde and the band’s council of elders will now proceed to the Federal Court.   Justice Leonard Mandamin facilitated a...

Feds Seek New Aboriginal Oil And Gas Ventures

Feds Seek New Aboriginal Oil And Gas Ventures Monday, June 29, 2009 at 13:37     A Saskatchewan company hired to help Aboriginal businesses grow says there’s still time to apply for the program.   The federal government is providing $3.9 million through a pilot...