Candidates Announced in Buffalo River Election

Candidates Announced in Buffalo River Election Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 14:25     An election will take place later this month on the Buffalo River Dene Nation.   Incumbent chief Debbie Billette is running against 4 challengers, including,Peter Katarat, John...

Serious Assault in Buffalo Under Investigation

Serious Assault in Buffalo Under Investigation Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 14:23     RCMP in Buffalo Narrows are investigating a serious assault that occurred in the community last night.   Emergency crews responded to a call shortly after 9 o’clock where...

Validity of La Loche Land Deal Questioned

Validity of La Loche Land Deal Questioned Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 14:22     The mayor of La Loche says a deal between a local group and an oil company doesn’t represent the community as a whole.   Georgina Jolibois says the Clearwater Development...

Bellegarde Officially Launches Bid For AFN Chief

Bellegarde Officially Launches Bid For AFN Chief Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 15:03     A former chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has formally launched his campaign to become the next chief of the Assembly of First Nations.   Perry Bellegarde...

Cameco Pushes Back Cigar Lake Production Startup

Cameco Pushes Back Cigar Lake Production Startup Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 14:53     Cameco officials say they “no longer anticipate production in 2011” for the flooded Cigar Lake uranium operation in northern Saskatchewan.   According to the...

Band Electoral Officer Forced To Count Votes Early

Band Electoral Officer Forced To Count Votes Early Friday, February 13, 2009 at 15:20     The chief electoral officer for the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation’s recent election says intimidation played a part in how the vote was carried out.   Galen Tracy says an unruly...