Federal Court Hears LLRIB Election Appeal

Federal Court Hears LLRIB Election Appeal Thursday, December 09, 2010 at 14:39     A member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band was in court today in an effort to win back his seat on the band council.   Larry Roberts won an election for band councillor in La Ronge in...

La Ronge Homeless Given Backpacks With Supplies

La Ronge Homeless Given Backpacks With Supplies Thursday, December 09, 2010 at 14:34     A project to distribute backpacks containing clothing and personal items to homeless people in La Ronge continues.   Employees at Visions North Community Futures came up with the...

RCMP Need To Confirm Intoxication In Cells: Family

RCMP Need To Confirm Intoxication In Cells: Family Wednesday, December 08, 2010 at 13:36     The family of an Aboriginal woman who died after being kept overnight in police cells is upset with the fact police assumed she was drunk.   Ida Paul died in Battlefords Union...

NWAC Says Bill C-3 Must Pass, Despite Flaws

NWAC Says Bill C-3 Must Pass, Despite Flaws Wednesday, December 08, 2010 at 13:29     The Native Women’s Association of Canada is tentatively endorsing a controversial bill in the House of Commons.   Bill C-3 would amend the Indian Act in a bid to get rid of...

Process To Evaluate Takeovers Needs Overhaul: FSIN

Process To Evaluate Takeovers Needs Overhaul: FSIN Wednesday, December 08, 2010 at 13:27     The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is calling on the government to re-think how it decides whether or not takeover bids are in the best interests of a...

Jury Hears Closing Arguments In Crowe Trial

Jury Hears Closing Arguments In Crowe Trial Wednesday, December 08, 2010 at 13:18     Closing arguments have been delivered in the case of a Prince Albert man accused of murdering his stepson.   The lawyer for 31-year-old Jordan Crowe asked the eight-man, four-woman...