FSIN Unhappy With Prescription Drug Tracking

FSIN Unhappy With Prescription Drug Tracking Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 14:36     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has a problem with the province’s decision to track prescription drugs given to status Indians.   Saskatchewan Health announced last...

Canoe Narrows Man Charged In Fatal Crash

Canoe Narrows Man Charged In Fatal Crash Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 14:35     A 41-year-old man from Canoe Narrows is facing charges following a fatal accident this past weekend.   The unidentified man was driving the vehicle that lost control and crashed on...

Montreal Lake Men Sentenced For Killing

Montreal Lake Men Sentenced For Killing Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 14:33     Sentences have been handed down to three men who were involved in a violent death at the Montreal Lake Cree Nation last summer.   Barry Henderson, Ryan Bird and Brian Henderson all...

Dore Lake Roadblock Dismantled

Dore Lake Roadblock Dismantled Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 14:30     A roadblock that had been set up on a highway near Dore Lake earlier this week is now down.   Yesterday, protesters near the community took down the barricade after the government agreed to meet...

Pelican Narrows Dealing With Nursing Shortage

Pelican Narrows Dealing With Nursing Shortage Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 14:27     Residents of Pelican Narrows have been told there will be times over the next few weeks when they will have no nursing services at all.   The community is going through a severe...

MNS Schedules Legislative Assembly

MNS Schedules Legislative Assembly Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 14:25     Officials with the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan say a date has been set to hold a legislative assembly.   President Dwayne Roth says the tentative plan is to hold the event on March 12th and...

Expert Says Homes In The North Not Hardy Enough

Expert Says Homes In The North Not Hardy Enough Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 14:17     A housing coordinator with the Prince Albert Grand Council says it’s time for a fundamental change in how First Nations housing is developed.   Vince Genereaux says...

Prince Albert Casino Getting Facelift

  Prince Albert Casino Getting Facelift Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 14:11     The Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert is preparing to undergo a $1.5-million expansion of its interior.   General manager Richard Ahenakew says new flooring is being put in, in...

Harrison Up In Arms Over New Rules For Guides

Harrison Up In Arms Over New Rules For Guides Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 13:24     Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament is speaking out against some proposed legislation which he worries will have an adverse effect on outfitters in the North.   Jeremy...

La Ronge Band Members Talk Nuclear Waste

La Ronge Band Members Talk Nuclear Waste Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 13:14     An informational meeting is being held in La Ronge today for First Nations people who have concerns and questions over the issue of nuclear waste disposal.   Dawn Pratt is the nuclear...