La Ronge Mayor Hopes To Run Provincially

La Ronge Mayor Hopes To Run Provincially Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 14:37     La Ronge’s long-time mayor says he wants to move into a higher level of politics — and that’s why he’s not running for another term.   Joe Hordyski has been the...

Candidate Says FSIN Needs To Re-evaluate Itself

Candidate Says FSIN Needs To Re-evaluate Itself Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 14:33     A former chief with the Gordon’s First Nation says he wants the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations to do some soul-searching into what it’s really all about.  ...

Exploration Expo Hopes To Attract Northerners

Exploration Expo Hopes To Attract Northerners Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 14:26     The Saskatchewan Mining Association is hoping several northern communities and Aboriginal groups take part in its upcoming annual mineral exploration expo.   The Oct. 8 event in...

Wild Rice, Berry Harvesting Wrap Up For Season

Wild Rice, Berry Harvesting Wrap Up For Season Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 14:20     The wild rice harvest is pretty much over in northern Saskatchewan.   Provincial northern agriculture expert Gerry Ivanochko says recent warm weather helped improve the overall...

Fond Du Lac Elects New Chief

Fond Du Lac Elects New Chief Monday, September 28, 2009 at 12:45     The Fond du Lac First Nation’s new chief will be sworn in today.   Chief electoral officer Jules Lidguerre confirms that Napoleon J. Mercredi won last week’s race on a fourth ballot.   He...

Bill C-31 Backer Picked As NWAC President

Bill C-31 Backer Picked As NWAC President Monday, September 28, 2009 at 12:44     The Native Women’s Association of Canada has chosen a long-time activist for First Nations women as its new president.   Jeannette Corbiere Lavell was elected Sunday afternoon,...