Prentice Not Sold On Residential School Apology

Prentice Not Sold On Residential School Apology Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 13:15     Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice is refusing to commit to an apology to survivors of the residential schools.   Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Gary Merasty raised the...

Thousands Receive Residential School Payments

Thousands Receive Residential School Payments Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 13:11     The lawyer for a large number of residential school victims says over 9,000 survivors have received fast-track settlements of $8,000 each.   However, Tony Merchant says full...

Ben Defeats Merasty In MLTC Chief Election

Ben Defeats Merasty In MLTC Chief Election Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 13:09     Saskatchewan’s first female tribal chief has just won a new, four-year term in office.   Incumbent Meadow Lake Tribal Council Chief Helen Ben defeated challenger Robert...

Parents In Wollaston Set To Tackle Youth Problem

Parents In Wollaston Set To Tackle Youth Problem Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 13:08     A major meeting to discuss parental issues within the Hatchet Lake First Nation is taking place tonight in the community.   Coordinator Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth says educators,...

Prince Albert Businesses Told To Prepare For Road

Prince Albert Businesses Told To Prepare For Road Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 13:03     An economic development officer in Buffalo Narrows says communities as far south as Prince Albert should be readying themselves for the completion of the road link to Fort...

La Plonge River Flow Affected By Dam Construction

La Plonge River Flow Affected By Dam Construction Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 12:57     Residents in and around Beauval should see a rise in the La Plonge river by the end of the month.   The flow has been reduced to a trickle in some places because of...