by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Man Defends Himself At Election Forgery Trial Friday, October 29, 2010 at 17:31 The man at the centre of an election forgery trial in Saskatoon took the stand in his own defense today. Brian Amyotte is facing four forgery-related charges for his involvement in...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Late Changes To Tribal Council Election Upheld Friday, October 29, 2010 at 15:43 The File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council Appeals Committee has ruled not to overturn the results of an election for tribal vice-chair that was held last month. The appeals...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
First Nations Preparing Rival Bid For PotashCorp Friday, October 29, 2010 at 15:41 First Nations within the province heard more yesterday about a plan to put together a rival bid for the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan. Beardy’s and Okemasis Chief Rick...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Cheveldayoff Grilled At FSIN Assembly Friday, October 29, 2010 at 15:33 The province’s minister of First Nations and Metis Relations was on the hot seat yesterday at the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations fall legislative assembly. Ken Chevaldayoff...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Sod Turned On Long-Awaited PAGC Youth Detox Centre Friday, October 29, 2010 at 15:16 A sod turning event was held in Prince Albert today for a new youth treatment facility. The facility will accommodate youth aged 12 – 17 years who need between four and...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Army Recruiting Potential Rangers In La Ronge Friday, October 29, 2010 at 15:12 The Canadian Army has organized and begun training a Ranger Patrol Group in La Ronge. The first basic training session is on tonight and the group will graduate on November 6th. ...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Proposed Voter ID Law Bad For Aboriginals: NDP Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 15:16 The fall session of the Saskatchewan Legislature began yesterday with the Speech from the Throne. The Saskatchewan Party government made a number of promises, including the...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Amyotte To Testify In MN-S Election Forgery Trial Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 14:52 The lawyer for a Metis man facing election forgery charges has confirmed his client will take the stand in his own defence. Brian Amyotte is facing four charges related to his...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
First Nations Education Grants Not In Danger: FSIN Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 14:43 The future of the Post-Secondary Student Support Program appears to be in less jeopardy than recently feared. Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief Guy Lonechild...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
FSIN Wants Inclusion In Online Gaming Task Force Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 14:38 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says it wants to be taken seriously on the matter of Internet gaming. Yesterday, the FSIN passed a resolution at its fall...