RCMP Looking For Missing First Nations Man

by | Jan 23, 2012

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating an overdue traveler. Fifty-five-year-old Elton McKay is from Prince Albert. McKay was in Dawson Creek, B.C. the weekend of January 13th and is said to have been driving home to Saskatchewan when he went...

One Arrow Joins First Nations Land Management Regime

by | Jan 23, 2012

The One Arrow First Nation is adopting a program aimed at helping bands cut through government red tape. The First Nations Land Management Regime allows bands to manage their land, resources and environment under their own land code. It effectively eliminates 34...

Dumais Committed To Stand Trial On New Charges

by | Jan 20, 2012

A Saskatchewan man with a history of sex offences and other crimes will go to trial again. Fifty-six-year-old Norbert Dumais was committed to stand trial after a four-day preliminary hearing in North Battleford this week. His trial is expected to be held in Battleford...

Maurice Making Another Bid For MN-S President

by | Jan 20, 2012

There are now two declared candidates in the race for the presidency of the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan. Beauval resident Alex Maurice says he has decided to put his name forward — adding he has been asked since 2007 to let his name stand for president....

Chakastaypasin First Nation Re-elects Chief

by | Jan 20, 2012

The incumbent leader of the Chakastaypasin First Nation has been re-elected for another term. Calvin Sanderson will lead the band for the next three years. Joining him on council are incumbents Derek Sanderson and Tanya Sanderson. They are joined by newly-elected...

Dealer Who Cheated SIGA Casino Faces Prospect Of Jail Time

by | Jan 20, 2012

A former Gold Eagle Casino dealer charged with cheating has been given a chance to avoid jail. On Wednesday, Crown Prosecutor Mitch Piche called on Christopher Stone-Spyglass to come up with $12,600 in restitution. Stone-Spyglass has until mid April to do so, or...

Band Chief Calls Closure Of CBC La Ronge Bureau A “Mistake”

by | Jan 20, 2012

The closure of the CBC bureau in La Ronge is not going over well with the chief in the community. Tammy Cook-Searson of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band says she recently met with the acting manager of the Saskatchewan radio network, and she told him it was a mistake. The...

James Smith School One Of Six Finalists In Community Challenge

by | Jan 20, 2012

Students and staff at Bernard Constant School on the James Smith Cree Nation have made it to the finals of the In Motion Community Pledge Challenge. Groups across the province registered and pledged to increase the physical activities of their youth. Physical...