Court Orders Change to Native Adoption Policy

  Court Orders Change to Native Adoption Policy Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 15:45     Provincial government officials are meeting today with representatives of 17 First Nations’ child welfare agencies in the wake of a significant court ruling in the province.   Last...

Smoke-Free Reserve Not About to Judge Others

  Smoke-Free Reserve Not About to Judge Others Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 15:42     The chief of a smoke-free First Nation has no problem with other reserves that don’t comply with the new smoking ban in the province.   The new law came into effect on January...

Meeting Set on Dore Lake Road Dispute

  Meeting Set on Dore Lake Road Dispute Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 15:40     The two sides in a dispute involving the road to Dore Lake are set to meet next week.   Carl Fesic, the mayor of the community, says he and others will host a forum where local residents...

Lariviere Wins Another Term in Canoe Lake

Lariviere Wins Another Term in Canoe Lake Friday, December 17, 2004 at 15:57     The incumbent chief is back in at the Canoe Lake First Nation — but just barely.   Guy Lariviere beat out five challengers in yesterday’s band election, but his margin of...

Threat of Road Block Near Dore Lake

Threat of Road Block Near Dore Lake Friday, December 17, 2004 at 15:54     A trapper in northwest Saskatchewan says he and others have had enough with high-volume truck traffic near their community.   Jonathon Fonos says many residents in Dore Lake and nearby Sled...

Testimony Wraps Up at Laviolette Trial

Testimony Wraps Up at Laviolette Trial Friday, December 17, 2004 at 15:51     Final arguments in a high-profile Metis hunting case in northwest Saskatchewan will be heard in April.   Testimony wrapped up in the Laviolette trial earlier this week in Meadow Lake.   The...