MNS Meeting with Social Services Minister

MNS Meeting with Social Services Minister Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 16:09     The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan is talking child-care with the provincial government.   MNS secretary Max Morin says members of the executive met recently with the social services...

Health Careers Program Continues

Health Careers Program Continues Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 16:08     An initiative designed to employ young Aboriginal people has successfully completed five programs and has received funding for three more.   The Saskatoon Health Region partners with CanSask...

First Aboriginal RCMP Commander Sworn In

First Aboriginal RCMP Commander Sworn In Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at 16:48     It was a historic moment in RCMP history as the new Commander of Forces “F” Division in Regina was introduced today.   Commander Russ Mirasty of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band became the...

Man Killed In Crash On Northern Ice Road

Man Killed In Crash On Northern Ice Road Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at 15:03     A man is dead following a two-vehicle crash this morning on a northern Saskatchewan lake.   Details of the incident have not been confirmed by the RCMP, but it is believed there was a...

Charge Laid In Discovery of Body Near La Ronge

Charge Laid In Discovery of Body Near La Ronge Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at 14:59     A 23-year-old La Ronge man is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow facing a charge of manslaughter.   RCMP say Corey Alexander Clarke was arrested in connection with the death of...

Changes Coming To Province’s Foster Care System

Changes Coming To Province’s Foster Care System Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at 14:54     The Minister of Social Services says changes are being implemented to improve the quality of care in the province’s foster homes — in response to a recent...

La Ronge Doctors Charged With Conduct Violations

La Ronge Doctors Charged With Conduct Violations Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at 14:45     Two La Ronge doctors have been charged with unprofessional conduct by the College of Physicians and Nurses following two separate incidents.   The college charged Dr. Nolan...

Elders Discuss Role In Modern Society

Elders Discuss Role In Modern Society Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at 14:38     An organizer of an elders conference getting underway today in North Battleford says elders want to bring back the old customs when they played a much more prominent role in Aboriginal...

New SNTC Head Exploring Youth Mentorship Idea

New SNTC Head Exploring Youth Mentorship Idea Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at 14:32     The Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company has a new general manager who has some new ideas.   Alan Long has worked for SNTC over the past 10 years in a variety of roles.   He says...

First Nations Want Say in Safe Water Regulations

First Nations Want Say in Safe Water Regulations Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at 15:43     First Nations leaders and Senators discussed the safety of drinking water on reserves today, focusing on a proposed bill meant to improve those conditions.   Chief of the Assembly...