Polls Open In Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River

Polls Open In Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River Monday, March 17, 2008 at 13:22     It is by-election day in northern Saskatchewan.   Four candidates are vying to replace former Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River Liberal MP Gary Merasty, who resigned last summer...

Six Candidates Running For Chief Of LLRIB

Six Candidates Running For Chief Of LLRIB Monday, March 17, 2008 at 13:18     The ballot for the upcoming band election for one of the largest First Nations in the province has been finalized.   Incumbent Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson is up against...

MN-S Fine With No Metis On Enterprise Saskatchewan

MN-S Fine With No Metis On Enterprise Saskatchewan Monday, March 17, 2008 at 13:10     Metis Nation – Saskatchewan President Robert Doucette says he is not upset that no Metis person was named to the board of Enterprise Saskatchewan.   Robert Doucette says there will...

SNTC Honours Metis Fiddling Legend

SNTC Honours Metis Fiddling Legend Monday, March 17, 2008 at 13:05     A well-known Saskatchewan Metis man was honoured during a celebration of Metis culture this past weekend in Saskatoon.   The “Master of the Metis Fiddle”, John Arcand, was recognized...

James Smith Woman Dies In Single Vehicle Crash

James Smith Woman Dies In Single Vehicle Crash Friday, March 14, 2008 at 16:52     A 20-year-old woman from the James Smith First Nation was killed in a single vehicle rollover early this morning.   The RCMP say the crash took place on the reserve at approximately...

Millions Set Aside To Train Northern Aboriginals

Millions Set Aside To Train Northern Aboriginals Friday, March 14, 2008 at 16:47     The federal and provincial governments, along with industry, have announced millions of dollars in new money to train Aboriginal people in northern Saskatchewan for long-term jobs in...