Fast-Track Compensation A Go, But When?

Fast-Track Compensation A Go, But When? Friday, May 05, 2006 at 15:00     The chief of the Assembly of First Nations says fast-track payments will be made to elderly survivors of residential schools.   During a press conference yesterday, Phil Fontaine made it clear...

Aboriginals In P.A. Urged To Take Part In Census

Aboriginals In P.A. Urged To Take Part In Census Friday, May 05, 2006 at 14:56     The city of Prince Albert is urging its First Nations and Metis citizens to speak up when Census Day arrives later this month.   On May 16th, enumerators will go door-to-door...

Northern Broadband Expansion Continues

Northern Broadband Expansion Continues Friday, May 05, 2006 at 14:39     The Red Earth First Nation and Buffalo River Dene Nation are among eight northern Saskatchewan communities that have just received upgrades to their Internet service from SaskTel.   SaskTel...

Saskatchewan Metis Leader Hands In Resignation

Saskatchewan Metis Leader Hands In Resignation Thursday, May 04, 2006 at 15:49     Disputed Metis Nation of Saskatchewan president Dwayne Roth is resigning.   He made it official at a press conference this morning.   Roth says he has been planning his resignation for...

Impassable Road Prompts Hamlet To Evacuate

Impassable Road Prompts Hamlet To Evacuate Thursday, May 04, 2006 at 15:45     Helicopters are evacuating Timber Bay residents today now that their only road out has become impassable because of spring run-off.   Montreal Lake Cree Nation band director Darrell...

Burning Suspect Appears In Court

Burning Suspect Appears In Court Thursday, May 04, 2006 at 15:42     The 12-year-old girl accused of setting fire to a woman in La Ronge last week appeared in court this morning for a bail hearing.   The suspect was charged with aggravated assault a few days after a...