Study Examines Metis Mortality Rates

Study Examines Metis Mortality Rates Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 12:47     A new report has been released that looks into the mortality rates of Metis people.   Researchers with Statistics Canada say that up to now, there hasn’t been a lot of data compiled...

Four More Soldiers Honoured With Geo-Memorials

Four More Soldiers Honoured With Geo-Memorials Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 12:37     Four northern geographic features have been named after Saskatchewan war heroes.   As of today, there is now a Dustin Wasden Island in Wasden Lake in northeast Saskatchewan.   The...

Schools To Track Aboriginal Students’ Progress

Schools To Track Aboriginal Students’ Progress Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 12:17     The Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division hopes by tracking Aboriginal students’ progress, it can provide more programming to help ensure their success.  ...

Domtar To Dismantle P.A. Pulp Mill

Domtar To Dismantle P.A. Pulp Mill Monday, December 21, 2009 at 17:19     An official with Domtar is confirming reports that the company is preparing to demolish the Prince Albert pulp mill.   Bonny Skene says the work should take about a year, and will begin early in...

Cody Halkett To Be Tried For Girl’s Murder

Cody Halkett To Be Tried For Girl’s Murder Monday, December 21, 2009 at 15:09     A trial has been ordered for a Prince Albert man accused of killing a 16-year-old girl from the Montreal Lake Cree Nation.   Cody Halkett, 19, sat quietly while Judge Hugh...

Mineral Rights Decision May Help First Nations

Mineral Rights Decision May Help First Nations Monday, December 21, 2009 at 14:11     An Indian Affairs spokesman says the settlement of a mineral rights dispute between the federal and provincial governments should make it easier for First Nations to buy those rights...