Decision In Ahenakew Trial Expected In February

Decision In Ahenakew Trial Expected In February Monday, December 01, 2008 at 13:24     A verdict in David Ahenakew’s hate trial will be rendered on February 23rd.   The former national chief is facing charges of wilfully promoting hatred stemming from comments...

Gang Activity In North Discussed At National Forum

Gang Activity In North Discussed At National Forum Monday, December 01, 2008 at 13:13     One of the organizers of a national justice conference hopes to get ideas from other communities on how to combat the gang problem in northern Saskatchewan.   Howard Halkett...

Book Awards Held With Metis Theme

Book Awards Held With Metis Theme Monday, December 01, 2008 at 13:05     The 2008 Saskatchewan Book Awards held in Regina this past Saturday had a distinct Aboriginal flavour.   Award-winning author and activist Maria Campbell was the guest speaker during the...

Treaty 6 Chiefs Unsure About Nuclear Proposal

Treaty 6 Chiefs Unsure About Nuclear Proposal Friday, November 28, 2008 at 14:53     Onion Lake First Nation Chief Wallace Fox says he is not necessarily for or against nuclear power — but he says Bruce Power should have consulted Aboriginal people before...

Trappers Compensated By Owners Of Silica Sand Mine

Trappers Compensated By Owners Of Silica Sand Mine Friday, November 28, 2008 at 14:40     A compensation deal has been reached between trappers near Hanson Lake and a mining company in the area.   Tommy Sewap of the N-31 Fur Block says a deal was reached earlier this...

Experts Worried About Northern Caribou Herd

  Experts Worried About Northern Caribou Herd Friday, November 28, 2008 at 14:35     There appears to be a sharp decline in the number of caribou in a herd that frequents northern Saskatchewan.   The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board says recent...