Mining Company Welcomes Record Price For Gold

Mining Company Welcomes Record Price For Gold Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 14:50     A surge in the price of gold today may mean good things for northern Saskatchewan residents.   Gold has hit an all time high above $875 U.S. an ounce earlier today — topping the...

New Fur Statistics Confirm Tough Year For Trappers

New Fur Statistics Confirm Tough Year For Trappers Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 14:39     Last year’s trapping season in northern Saskatchewan won’t be remembered as a banner year.   According to statistics supplied by Saskatchewan Environment, prices were...

Aboriginal Health Organization Appoints New CEO

Aboriginal Health Organization Appoints New CEO Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 14:27     The National Aboriginal Health Organization’s new Chief Executive Officer says there are numerous health issues to tackle — but Dr. Paulette Tremblay says Aboriginal...

RCMP Nab Suspect In Death At Saulteaux Reserve

RCMP Nab Suspect In Death At Saulteaux Reserve Monday, January 07, 2008 at 16:12     The RCMP have arrested a 23-year-old man from the Saulteaux First Nation in connection to the recent death on the reserve.   Jared Gopher is facing a charge of manslaughter related to...

Liberals Under Fire Over Beatty Appointment

Liberals Under Fire Over Beatty Appointment Monday, January 07, 2008 at 16:11     A number of Aboriginal leaders are upset the Liberals have chosen to appoint their candidate in the upcoming by-election in northern Saskatchewan.   Former Metis Nation of Saskatchewan...

Bands Sign Up For New Tax Regime

Bands Sign Up For New Tax Regime Monday, January 07, 2008 at 16:04     Thirty-three First Nations across Canada, including two from Saskatchewan, are participating in a new property tax system.   It’s made possible through the First Nations Fiscal and...