New Twist in Black Lake Election Dispute

New Twist in Black Lake Election Dispute Friday, December 12, 2003 at 15:59     The chief electoral officer of a northern First Nation is being forced to change the location of a nomination meeting because band officials won’t give her the keys to the band hall....

Merasty Backs AFN’s “Getting Results Agenda”

Merasty Backs AFN’s “Getting Results Agenda” Friday, December 12, 2003 at 15:56     A total of nine chiefs from bands within the Prince Albert Grand Council have returned from a conference of the Assembly of First Nations held in Ottawa this week.  ...

Red Earth Chief Continues Lobby for Better Road

Red Earth Chief Continues Lobby for Better Road Friday, December 12, 2003 at 15:51     The chief of the Red Earth First Nation continues to press the government about a lack of pavement on the road out to his reserve.   Chief Miller Nawakayas says the long stretch of...

Province Looking for Aboriginal Mechanics

Province Looking for Aboriginal Mechanics Friday, December 12, 2003 at 15:46     A new partnership has been struck between Saskatchewan’s Aboriginal communities and the province’s transportation department.   Highways minister Mark Wartman announced...

Drugs Flowing to Northern Reserves a Concern

Drugs Flowing to Northern Reserves a Concern Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 13:12       The director of the Spirit of the Heart Campaign is slowly wrapping up a tour of Saskatchewan and Alberta First Nations this week.   Ken Ward says the last few weeks have been very...

Shoal Lake Exploring Tourism Potential

Shoal Lake Exploring Tourism Potential Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 13:02     The Shoal Lake Cree Nation is looking to upgrade tourism in its area.   Economic development officer Rene Whitecap says a business plan is being developed that will examine whether or not...