by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
MNS Softens Stance on Dissident Members Thursday, January 06, 2005 at 15:10 The provincial secretary for the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan says he’s not prepared to suspend the memberships of any candidates who spoke out against last spring’s MNS...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
SaskParty to Meet with Native Protesters Thursday, January 06, 2005 at 15:02 A Saskatchewan Party MLA is reportedly set to meet with some disgruntled First Nations citizens in North Battleford this week. The issue stems over a dispute last month which saw a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Plight of Urban Aboriginals Improving Wednesday, January 05, 2005 at 13:24 It appears First Nations and Metis people living in Saskatchewan’s major cities are increasingly earning good incomes and living in more well-off areas. The revelation is part of a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Cook Ready to Give Up Politics Wednesday, January 05, 2005 at 13:22 It appears 2005 will be a year of transition for the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. While it’s not news to locals, long-time chief Harry Cook confirms he will not seek re-election this year...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Newly Re-Elected Chief Facing Charges Wednesday, January 05, 2005 at 13:21 Sidney Fiddler is still the chief of the Waterhen Lake First Nation, despite recently running afoul of provincial environment authorities. The incumbent chief won the December 23rd band...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Hall Lake Man Sentenced on Child Porn Charges Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 15:50 A man charged with producing child pornography in Hall Lake has been sentenced to 4-and-a-half years in prison. That’s in addition to the time James Stanley Roberts has...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
La Loche RCMP Looking for Suspect in Shooting Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 15:49 Three people were injured when shots were fired through the wall of a bar in La Loche this past weekend. Just after midnight New Year’s Day, a weapon was discharged just...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Court Orders Change to Native Adoption Policy Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 15:45 Provincial government officials are meeting today with representatives of 17 First Nations’ child welfare agencies in the wake of a significant court ruling in the province. Last...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Smoke-Free Reserve Not About to Judge Others Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 15:42 The chief of a smoke-free First Nation has no problem with other reserves that don’t comply with the new smoking ban in the province. The new law came into effect on January...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Meeting Set on Dore Lake Road Dispute Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 15:40 The two sides in a dispute involving the road to Dore Lake are set to meet next week. Carl Fesic, the mayor of the community, says he and others will host a forum where local residents...
