by MBC News | Oct 24, 2011
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Vice-Chief Morley Watson was in Yorkton today denouncing remarks recently made by Saskatchewan Party candidate Greg Ottenbreit. Last week, Ottenbreit responded to a question on revenue sharing by saying First Nations may view...
by MBC News | Oct 24, 2011
A man accused of killing another man on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation appeared in court today. Twenty-nine-year-old Dexter Gilbert Ermine has been charged with manslaughter. The body of 21-year-old Dereck Morin of Saskatoon was found on a grid road on the reserve on...
by MBC News | Oct 24, 2011
A long-time chief of the Thunderchild First Nation has passed away. Winston Weekusk, who served as chief of the band for 12 years and another 30 years as a band councillor, died last week. Longtime friend and former FSIN chief Lawrence Joseph says he knew Weekusk for...
by MBC News | Oct 24, 2011
A mechanic was hurt at the Buffalo Narrows airport Friday afternoon while working on a plane that had earlier experienced in-flight problems with its landing gear. Emergency personnel responded to a report of an aircraft that was having mechanical issues with its...
by MBC News | Oct 24, 2011
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Wollaston Lake on Saturday for the new Hatchet Lake Band Store. Besides groceries, the “Wolly Mart” also has a gas bar, and future plans include a lumber yard. The grocery store includes a walk-in cooler and freezers,...
by MBC News | Oct 24, 2011
The chief of a remote northern reserve had a unique opportunity this past weekend to make another pitch for a long-awaited project. A gathering of leaders was held in Wollaston Lake on Saturday, which included representatives from the federal and provincial...
