Ottawa Accused Of “Cherry-Picking” On Human Rights

Ottawa Accused Of “Cherry-Picking” On Human Rights Thursday, June 03, 2010 at 13:10     A spokesman for Amnesty International says there could be a lot to lose if a human rights complaint against the federal government gets tossed out.   For the past day...

Cell Service Now Available In Stanley Mission

Cell Service Now Available In Stanley Mission Thursday, June 03, 2010 at 13:04     People in Stanley Mission can start using their cell phones.   Sasktel switched on the service yesterday.   The ends a long effort by the community to get the service for the area.  ...

Tribal Council Hoping To Cut Smoking Rates

Tribal Council Hoping To Cut Smoking Rates Thursday, June 03, 2010 at 12:58     BTC Indian Health is conducting a two-year program to cut tobacco use on First Nations in the Battlefords area.   Executive director Janice Kennedy says the project is one of two or three...

Metis Leader Happy With Talks With Mining Firm

Metis Leader Happy With Talks With Mining Firm Thursday, June 03, 2010 at 12:51     Consultations between a mining company and a Metis Group in eastern Saskatchewan are getting a favourable response from a local leader.   Helen Johnson is the area director for Metis...

Funding Restored To First Nations University

Funding Restored To First Nations University Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at 15:11     The federal government has announced it will restore $4 million worth of funding to the First Nations University of Canada.   The money will cover the period from September 1st to March...

Defence In Severight Trial Calls Just One Witness

Defence In Severight Trial Calls Just One Witness Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at 14:55     The defence lawyer for a woman who was shot by police in Saskatoon has rested his case.   Nick Stooshinoff called only one witness this morning — Layton Ballard, an EMT who...