Fish Seller Frustrated With Provincial Barriers

by | Aug 3, 2012

A La Ronge fish processing company says it hasn’t fished all summer because federal rules leave it with no real market. Carlson Fish Products spokesman Albert Carlson says with only a million people, Saskatchewan isn’t a big enough venue. Carlson says...

Elders Hoping To Reinforce Youths’ First Nations Identity

by | Aug 3, 2012

Several dozen youth have descended on the Whitecap Dakota Nation this weekend for a cultural camp. Ten elders will be leading the kids through a series of traditional activities designed to teach them about their inherent identity as First Nations citizens. Walter...

Drowning On Black Lake

by | Aug 2, 2012

One person is dead after he and four other people fell overboard when the boat they were in began to fill with water yesterday at Black Lake. Stony Rapids RCMP say officers were in the community around 1:00 p.m. when they heard yelling coming from the shoreline. They...

MN-S Election Date Officially Declared

by | Aug 2, 2012

The official date for the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan election has been solidified. Advance polls will be held on September 1st, with the election itself on September 8th. Nominations will be accepted from August 3rd until August 8th. Chief electoral officer Ian...

PAGC Prepares For Major Summit On Natural Resources

by | Aug 2, 2012

Natural resources will be front and centre during a major conference in Prince Albert next week. The Prince Albert Grand Council is hosting a summit where leaders from First Nations in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta are expected to attend. At issue is the desire...

Anti-Nuclear Group To Host Wilderness Camp

by | Aug 2, 2012

An event is taking place this weekend in northern Saskatchewan aimed at raising awareness over nuclear power. The Survival Celebration Camp for Sustainable Earth is being put on by the Committee for Future Generations. Candyce Paul is part of the group’s...

Meadow Lake Energy Project Attracts Investment

by | Aug 1, 2012

An energy project in Meadow Lake is garnering some national attention. Today, Ottawa announced it is directing $499,000 dollars into a project spearheaded by the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. The Meadow Lake Bioenergy Centre will run on bark, branches and sawdust...

Ottawa Pumps Millions Into “e-Health”

by | Aug 1, 2012

Nearly $6 million in federal money is going into improvements for First Nations health centres across Saskatchewan. Ottawa plans to use the money to expand broadband connectivity at 83 First Nations health facilities in the province. Specifically, the money will be...