Artists Registry in Works

by | Aug 16, 2011

Artists Registry in Works Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 15:27     A registry to get a handle on all the artists in Northern Saskatchewan is going well, spokesperson Judy MacLeod-Campbell says.   The purpose of the registry is to find out who and where the artists are in...

First Nations Continue To Battle Flooding

by | Aug 16, 2011

First Nations Continue To Battle Flooding Monday, April 18, 2011 at 15:29     Rising flood waters are again causing problems at the Red Earth First Nation.   A combination of high water levels, ice and debris on the Carrot River have led to flooding in the community....

Lawsuit Filed Over Death Of Northern Woman

by | Aug 16, 2011

Lawsuit Filed Over Death Of Northern Woman Monday, April 18, 2011 at 13:43     The family of a Saskatchewan woman who died after walking 70 kilometres to get help for a stuck car is suing the Mounties and the Saskatchewan government.   Kerry Canepotatoe, her cousin...

First Nations Concerned About River Levels

by | Aug 16, 2011

First Nations Concerned About River Levels Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:34     Some First Nations have expressed concern that water levels from the Qu’Appelle River will rise due to structure release by the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority.   But John Fahlman with the...

PBCN Re-elects Incumbent Chief in Tight Race

by | Aug 16, 2011

PBCN Re-elects Incumbent Chief in Tight Race Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:20     Unofficial results from yesterday’s Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation election have incumbent chief Darrell McCallum winning a very close vote.   McCallum edged runner-up and former...

Playwright Loses Job

by | Aug 16, 2011

Playwright Loses Job Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:18     A playwright from the Poundmaker First Nation whose play was banned on her home reserve has lost her job.   Deanne Kasokeo had a contract through the local school to co-ordinate a literacy and writing contract....

New Trial for Woman Charged with Hatchet Attack

by | Aug 16, 2011

New Trial for Woman Charged with Hatchet Attack Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:16     A new trial date has been set for a woman charged with attacking another woman with a hatchet more than a year ago.   The incident happened January 10th, 2010 in Sucker River.   Police...

Cameco CEO Confident in Industry

by | Aug 16, 2011

Cameco CEO Confident in Industry Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:15     The president and CEO of Cameco says the ongoing issues at the Fukushima reactor in Japan will change the nuclear renaissance.   But, Gerry Grandey is confident nuclear energy will rebound and still...

Birthday for LLRIB’s Oldest Member

by | Aug 16, 2011

Birthday for LLRIB’s Oldest Member Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:11     The community of Stanley Mission celebrated the 103rd birthday of the oldest living member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band yesterday.   Dignitaries and local residents heard about the early...

Muskeg Lake Woman Leaves Behind Language Legacy

by | Aug 16, 2011

Muskeg Lake Woman Leaves Behind Language Legacy Friday, April 15, 2011 at 16:10     A Muskeg First Nation woman who worked to preserve and promote the Cree language has left a lasting legacy, FSIN Chief Guy Lonechild says.   Freda Ahenakew passed away on the Muskeg...