by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Former Student Critical Of Truth Commission Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 14:44 One of the first Saskatchewan survivors of residential school abuse to take the issue to the courts questions the value of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Kelly Anderson of the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Sayazie Breaks Silence Over Black Lake Election Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 14:38 The chief of the Black Lake First Nation is speaking out about the band’s recent election. Donald Sayazie says he was told by an electoral officer he was being acclaimed after...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Fox Re-Elected As Chief In Onion Lake Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 14:31 A new council has been elected at the Onion Lake Cree Nation, but the chief remains the same. Wallace Fox beat two other challengers, Henry Lewis and Pauline White, during the band’s...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Metis Sign Deal For Diamond Mine Spin-offs Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 14:27 Metis in Prince Albert have reached an agreement with Shore Gold. This morning, local area director Darlene McKay signed a letter of understanding with the company in relation to...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
National Truth Commission Event Opens In Winnipeg Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 15:23 Hundreds of Indian residential school survivors, together with Aboriginal leaders, church groups, government representatives and members of the public gathered today in Winnipeg...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Province Releases Duty To Consult Framework Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 15:01 The minister responsible for First Nations and Metis Relations expects mixed reaction to the government’s duty to consult framework. The government unveiled its consultation...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Proposed Gold Mine Near La Ronge Gets DFO Approval Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 14:50 The federal government has signed off on a development request for a gold mine north of La Ronge. According to a news release from Golden Band Resources, the Department of...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Close Call At Montreal River Bridge Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 14:49 A businesswoman in the La Ronge area says she’s just glad she was in the right place at the right time. However, Cosette Fafard doesn’t consider herself a hero, even after saving a...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Woman Recovering from Violent Assault Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 14:24 A 41-year-old woman in Prince Albert is recovering from a violent assault. Police say the woman was stabbed shortly before two a.m. Monday morning and rushed to hospital with life-threatening...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Toddler In Good Condition After Hit by Vehicle Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 14:23 A boy from Muskoday is said to be in good condition after being struck by a vehicle last night on the reserve. Authorities say the 1 year-old was being pulled in a wagon when the...
