SIGA Profits Up $41 Million

by | Nov 1, 2011 | Current News

Earnings are up at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. CEO Zane Hansen says through the first six months of this year, SIGA’s net income is five per cent higher — or $41 million — than the same time last year. He believes the increase is consistent...

RCMP Largely Unaware Of Abuse: Report

by | Oct 31, 2011 | Current News

HALIFAX – The RCMP says a research report it commissioned shows police usually weren’t aware that abuse was occurring in Canada’s infamous native residential school system. Deputy Commissioner Steve Graham presented the research report today to the...

First Nations Pursue Coal Development

by | Oct 31, 2011 | Current News

Four bands in southern Saskatchewan have launched a development company aimed at turning some nearby coal deposits into jobs and prosperity. Fishing Lake, Kinistin, Yellowquill and the Key First Nation are teaming up with a mineral company from the west coast. Saturn...

FNUC Unveils New Think-Tanks

by | Oct 31, 2011 | Current News

The First Nations University of Canada launched some new Indigenous health research labs on its Regina campus today. The President of the FNUC says the facilities, located in Regina, are helping contribute to Indigenous research across Canada. Doyle Anderson says the...

Former Chief Wins English River Vote

by | Oct 28, 2011 | Current News

The English River First Nation has elected a former chief to once again lead the band. Alfred Dawatsare, who was last chief in 2003, defeated two other candidates in yesterday’s band election. He takes over from Ralph Paul, who decided against running for...

Bail Granted To Suspect In Sturgeon Lake Death

by | Oct 28, 2011 | Current News

A Sturgeon Lake man accused of manslaughter has been released from custody. Friday morning at provincial court in Prince Albert, 29 year-old Dexter Ermine was granted a 500-dollar cash recognizance. Members of his family sat in the gallery while the decision was...

Northern Students Prepare For “Election Day”

by | Oct 28, 2011 | Current News

Nearly half the province’s schools are expected to take part in a provincial student election next week. On November 3rd and 4th students in 334 schools will be voting for the provincial MLA they most want to see representing their region. Schools from Black Lake,...

Filming To Begin On First Nations Play

by | Oct 28, 2011 | Current News

A play that was banned on the Poundmaker First Nation last spring is about to be made into a movie. Antigone is the product of two Poundmaker First Nation residents. Deanne Kasokeo wrote it in 1998 by adapting an old Greek play. Floyd Favel produced it. Favel says his...