Civic Politican Welcomes Influx Of Female Chiefs

The fact that more and more women are taking leadership roles on Saskatchewan First Nations reserves hasn’t escaped the notice of a North Battleford city councillor. The Sweetgrass band election was held Monday and Lorie Whitecalfe was elected chief. Ray Fox is...

Researchers Examining Presence Of TB In Metis Communities

A workshop is coming up in Saskatoon in January to gather information on tuberculosis in Metis communities. The project is a joint effort involving the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan. Researchers hope to shed some light on why the disease...

Whitecalfe Wins Sweetgrass Chief Election

The Sweetgrass First Nation has a new chief. Lorie Whitecalfe was elected chief during band elections on Monday, according to band officials. She defeated three other challengers. Former chief Wayne Standinghorn declined to run again. The band’s councillors are...

Golden Band Shows Its First Profit In La Ronge Gold Belt

For the first time in its history, Golden Band Resources is making money at its operations north of La Ronge. The company reports profits of $4.5 million in the quarter ending October 31st. Company chief financial officer Mark Thiel says production is going as planned...

Onion Lake Drug Bust Suspect Surrenders To Police

A man wanted in connection with a drug bust in Onion Lake has been arrested. Sgt. Cliff Joanis says Floyd Littlewolfe turned himself in to the Onion Lake RCMP detachment last night. Littlewolfe is the owner of a home on the reserve where a police search was held...

Prince Albert Mayor Honoured For Support Of FNUC

Officials from the University of Regina were in Prince Albert yesterday to present Mayor Jim Scarrow with an award. Scarrow was thanked for his work in promoting the First Nations University of Canada as it went through some difficult times last year. University...

Aboriginal Cancer Care Program Awarded $150,000 Grant

A health consultant with the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region says a new project is bringing First Nations wellness methods together with western medicine to enhance Aboriginal health outcomes. The Approaching Cancer Care and Prevention Holistically program was...

RCMP Arrest Third Suspect In Fatal Ahtahkakoop House Fire

A 21-year-old man from the Ahtahkakoop First Nation who had been at large since being charged in connection to a fatal fire on the reserve was apprehended by police without incident in the community Friday night. Carl Anthony Albert is facing two counts of...