More Communities Affected by Flooding

More Communities Affected by Flooding Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 17:21     The list of communities affected by flooding continues to grow in southern Saskatchewan.   The Ministry of Corrections and Public Safety and Policing is reporting Red Earth, Cumberland House,...

Man Charged in Hit and Run, Stand-off

Man Charged in Hit and Run, Stand-off Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 17:12     A 43-year-old man has been charged in the stand-off and hit-and-run, which happened in Prince Albert earlier this week.   Police say the charges against Leslie Samoleski of Prince Albert...

Petition Against Nuclear Presented to Legislature

Petition Against Nuclear Presented to Legislature Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 17:11     A petition with 4,800 signatures was presented in the legislative assembly this morning by residents against nuclear development in Saskatchewan.   Cathy Holtslander is with the...

PBCN Goes to Polls

PBCN Goes to Polls Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 17:09     Today is election day for the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.   Voting will take place in Pelican Narrows, Southend, Sandy Bay, Deschambault Lake, Denare Beach, Sturgeon Landing and Prince Albert.   The general...

Progress Made in Getting Out Aboriginal Vote

Progress Made in Getting Out Aboriginal Vote Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 17:07     A researcher at the University of Saskatchewan says progress is being made in getting more Aboriginal people involved in the political process.   Loleen Berdahl is an Associate...

High School Holds Rally to Fight Bullying

High School Holds Rally to Fight Bullying Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 17:04     Sakewew High School held a Day of Pink rally yesterday to fight gay bashing, bullying and prejudice.   Sakewew High School student Bradley Tootoosis describes himself as bisexual and says...

Southern First Nations Facing Floods

Southern First Nations Facing Floods Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 15:37     Flood waters continue to wreak havoc on some southern First Nations.   The Cowessess First Nation declared a state of emergency last night due to flooding.   Norm Vetter with Social Services...

Leaders Plead For Aboriginal Vote

Leaders Plead For Aboriginal Vote Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 15:34     The province’s top Metis and First Nations leaders are calling on their people to get out and vote.   Yesterday, for the first time ever, the president of the Metis Nation –...

LLRIB Council Candidate Files Appeal

LLRIB Council Candidate Files Appeal Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 15:31     A candidate who recently fell one vote shy of winning a spot on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band council has filed an appeal.   Jude Ratt says he has been having trouble convincing the chief...

New U of S Ag Aboriginal Initiatives Position

New U of S Ag Aboriginal Initiatives Position Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 15:28     The University of Saskatchewan now has an Assistant Dean in the Department of Agriculture, specifically dealing with Aboriginal initiatives.   Dr David Natcher has held the position...