Men Charged with Confinement Facing More Charges

Men Charged with Confinement Facing More Charges Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 14:53     Two men charged with forcibly confining a man at the Pelican Lake First Nation are facing more charges.   The two accused are 47-year-old Francis Hernandez and 27-year-old Larry...

Metis Ec Dev Forum in PA Today

Metis Ec Dev Forum in PA Today Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 14:38     A Metis economic development forum is underway in Prince Albert.   Business leaders and Metis delegates are swapping ideas on how to create jobs and make money in the ever-changing world of...

Chief Concerned About College Merger

Chief Concerned About College Merger Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 14:37     The chief of One Arrow First Nation is concerned over the transparency of a merger between Carlton Trail Regional College and St. Peter’s College.   Chief Dwayne Paul says several...

LLRIB Plan Going Well: City Planner

LLRIB Plan Going Well: City Planner Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 14:34     A city planner says things are going well with a comprehensive community plan for the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.   Laura Mannel is a Halifax-based researcher who has been working on the project....

Man Goes to Jail for Home Invasion

Man Goes to Jail for Home Invasion Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 14:22     A home invasion involving a crossbow, handgun, baseball bat, and knife, has resulted in almost seven years in jail for a Moosomin First Nation man.   Judge Violet Meekma handed down that sentence...

AFN Chief Welcomes “Alternative” Budget

AFN Chief Welcomes “Alternative” Budget Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 14:20     The chief of the Assembly of First Nations likes what he sees in the alternative federal budget.   It was released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.   Chief...

CHRT Throws Out Complaint

CHRT Throws Out Complaint Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 14:16     The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has tossed out a complaint against the federal government.   The complaint in question deals with funding for First Nations Child and Family Service Agencies on Reserve....

Youngster in Hospital after Dog Attack

Youngster in Hospital after Dog Attack Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 14:09     A dog attack in the far North has sent a child to hospital with serious injuries.   RCMP say the attack happened on Saturday near Southend.   A four-year-old boy and his care-giver were out in...

Feds Give Money for Crime Prevention

Feds Give Money for Crime Prevention Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 14:05     Canada’s Minister of Public Safety was at the University of Regina this morning with an announcement for crime prevention projects aimed at at-risk youth across Saskatchewan.   Ten community...

Lonechild Loses License for Impaired Driving

Lonechild Loses License for Impaired Driving Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 14:00     The Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has received a fine and a one-year driving ban as sentence for an impaired driving conviction.   Chief Guy Lonechild has to pay...