by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Atleo Elected Grand Chief Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 14:26 Shawn Atleo is the new grand chief of the Assembly of First Nations. He won after eight ballots over top challenger Perry Bellgarde. Atleo says there is little time to rest, now that he is in charge,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
MNS Seeks Recognition Of Abuse Of Metis Students Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 14:23 The president of the Metis National Council says he supports the re-launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Clem Chartier says he hopes, however, that Metis are soon...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Wollaston Boater Feared Dead Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 14:21 It doesn’t appear as though a search for a missing boater in Wollaston Lake will have a happy ending. On Tuesday, RCMP officers found a boat used by Mike St. Pierre, floating in the water. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Fontaine Addresses Chiefs For Final Time Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 13:52 The outgoing national chief of the Assembly of First Nations spoke about achievements and disappointments as he gave his final address as the organization’s leader in Calgary today. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Water Levels On Churchill River Cause For Concern Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 13:43 Recent wet conditions in the northwest corner of the province have raised flows along the Churchill River system. Bart Ogema of the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority says current...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
RCMP Dive Team Summoned To Wollaston Lake Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 13:39 An official with the RCMP says a dive team has been called in to search for a missing man from Wollaston Lake. Cpl. Bill Betker says 30-year-old Mike St. Pierre was last seen late Thursday...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Reserve Schools Get Funds For Expansions Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 13:36 The federal government is moving to improve school conditions on the Red Earth and Ahtahkakoop First Nations. Ottawa is directing funding toward school expansions for both communities. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Search On Wapawekka Lake Ends Well Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 13:33 Four overdue boaters on Wapawekka Lake southeast of La Ronge have been found safe and sound. Three men aged 26, 40 and 50 and a 20-year-old woman, all from La Ronge, left a camp around midnight...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Young Metis In Saskatoon Showcase Talent Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 13:31 A national project highlighting Metis youth made a stop in Saskatoon last night. The National Aboriginal Health Organization is travelling across Canada for its “Metis Youth Express...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Red River Carts Roll Into Regina Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 13:29 Métis riders and their Red River carts made their way to the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina yesterday. It was the last day in their two-week trek from Manitoba. Sheryl Kirchaba’s journey...
