by MBC News | Feb 17, 2013
The Hatchet Lake First Nation is joining forces with the FSIN in a lawsuit against the federal government. The suit is in relation to Bills C-38 and C-45 and was introduced at the FSIN winter assembly Thursday. Hatchet Lake Chief Bart Tsannie says they decided to...
by MBC News | Feb 17, 2013
The community of Southend now has cell-phone service. SaskTel officially switched it on Wednesday evening. The corporation says it took some time to construct the tower needed for the signal but it’s confident the project will be a success. Councillor Darren Morin of...
by MBC News | Feb 17, 2013
It’s the end of an era. Fred Starblanket, the long-time speaker of the FSIN assembly is calling it quits. Starblanket thanked the chiefs for their years of kindness and says he loved his job. “I’ve tried to show respect to the chiefs and by giving that respect...
by MBC News | Feb 17, 2013
The 21st edition of the Voices of the North Show was underway in Prince Albert this week. Around 40 youth are down from destinations that include Uranium City, La Loche, Ile-a-la Crosse, Beauval and many others. The first show ran Thursday night at the Prince Albert...
by MBC News | Feb 14, 2013
An agreement in principle has been reached between Black Lake First Nation and SaskPower. Under the proposed deal the Elizabeth Falls hydroelectric power project would be built adjacent to the Fond du Lac River. Chief Rick Robillard says construction and operation of...
by MBC News | Feb 14, 2013
Chiefs from around the province are headed home after concluding this year’s FSIN Winter Assembly. Today’s session opened with Chief Perry Bellegarde asking attendees to acknowledge the hundreds of Aboriginal women who have been murdered or gone missing. Chief Lynn...
