PBCN Chief Candidate’s Appeal Turned Down

PBCN Chief Candidate’s Appeal Turned Down Monday, May 09, 2011 at 14:04     A candidate in last month’s Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation elections says his appeal has been turned down.   Former chief Harold Linklater says he was told by a committee member last...

Some First Nations Trying to Re-open NRTA

Some First Nations Trying to Re-open NRTA Monday, May 09, 2011 at 14:04     A movement is afoot to re-open the Natural Resource Transfer Agreement of 1930.   The approach is being taken by the Prince Albert Grand Council, Treaty 8 First Nations in Alberta, and a...

Teen Escapee Arrested

Teen Escapee Arrested Monday, May 09, 2011 at 14:03     A 17 year-old boy from the north has been picked up after a warrant was issued for his arrest.   Last week police in Regina took the unusual step of releasing the boy’s name, even though he was under age.  ...

Anti-Racism Activist “Shocked” By Transfer

Anti-Racism Activist “Shocked” By Transfer Monday, May 09, 2011 at 14:02     The leader of an anti-racism group says he’s shocked by the transfer of an inmate to the Saskatchewan Penitentiary.   Bob Hughes says he had received indications from the...

Province Unveils Picture Archive System

Province Unveils Picture Archive System Monday, May 09, 2011 at 14:01     Saskatchewan Health Minister Don McMorris made a trip north to La Ronge on Friday to unveil the new Picture Archiving and Communications System.   It allows health personnel in the Mamawetan...

Dangerous Offender Hearing Set for Fall

Dangerous Offender Hearing Set for Fall Friday, May 06, 2011 at 14:57     A dangerous offender hearing for a 22-year-old Aboriginal man will be held in September.   Justice Janet McMurtry made that ruling in a Regina courtroom Thursday.   Justin Piapot was found...

First Nations Want More Time for Assessment

First Nations Want More Time for Assessment Friday, May 06, 2011 at 14:56     A group of southern First Nations is asking the provincial government to facilitate meaningful consultations between it and BHP Billiton regarding the Jansen Mine project.   George Gordon...

Jurisdiction Hampers Mental Health: Child Advocate

Jurisdiction Hampers Mental Health: Child Advocate Friday, May 06, 2011 at 14:54     Saskatchewan’s Children’s Advocate says he worries breakdowns in jurisdiction are hampering the recoveries of children suffering from mental health issues.   Bob Pringle says...

Cameco Ship Cleared to Sail Again

Cameco Ship Cleared to Sail Again Friday, May 06, 2011 at 14:52     The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has given the all-clear to a cargo ship belonging to Cameco that suffered a recent accident.   In December of last year the Altona encountered severe weather...

Cameco First Quarter Profits Down

Cameco First Quarter Profits Down Friday, May 06, 2011 at 14:51     Cameco is reporting its first-quarter profits are down compared to last year.   The company says net earnings for the first quarter of 2011 were $91 million.   That’s down from $143 million in...