Fur Prices Continue Rebound

Fur Prices Continue Rebound Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 15:06     The staple of the Canadian fur industry had a good showing at a recent auction.   The year-end sale for North American Fur Auctions was held over the last few days in Toronto.   Spokesman Glen Campbell...

Teacher Killed In Crash Involving Lacrosse Team

Teacher Killed In Crash Involving Lacrosse Team Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 16:06     A two-vehicle accident in southern Saskatchewan has claimed the life of a teacher from the Carry the Kettle First Nation.   The RCMP say it happened on a grid road near Sintaluta around...

Cumberland By-Election Date Set

Cumberland By-Election Date Set Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 15:55     Premier Brad Wall has dropped the writ on a long-anticipated provincial by-election in northern Saskatchewan.   Wall says the by-election in the vacant Cumberland constituency will take place on June...

Outspoken Chief Defeated In Band Election

Outspoken Chief Defeated In Band Election Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 15:48     There is a new chief at the Shoal Lake Cree Nation.   Kevin Bear defeated incumbent leader Marcel Head and another challenger yesterday to lay claim to the title.   According to a clerk at...

New Slate Of Leaders Voted In At Wahpeton

New Slate Of Leaders Voted In At Wahpeton Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 15:42     The Wahpeton Dakota First Nation has a new chief and council.   The reserve’s incumbent chief, Gary Standing, did not run in yesterday’s band election.   The new chief is Cyrus...

Waterhen Plans Protest At Provincial Park

Waterhen Plans Protest At Provincial Park Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 15:40     Members of the Waterhen Lake First Nation are planning to hold a protest this Thursday at the gates of Meadow Lake Provincial Park.   It is being timed to coincide with the National Day of...