by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
2007 Slowest Forest Fire Season In Recent Memory Tuesday, September 04, 2007 at 15:01 It was a quiet summer for forest fires in northern Saskatchewan this year. As of August 31st, just 362 blazes had been reported in the province. That’s 116 fewer blazes...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
FSIN Applauds Increase In Child Welfare Funding Friday, August 31, 2007 at 15:21 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is welcoming the provincial government’s announcement today of more money for foster care. The province says the $18 million in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Wal-Mart Baby Still Doing Fine Friday, August 31, 2007 at 15:12 A baby who was abandoned in the washroom of the Prince Albert Wal-Mart store is doing well and developing normally, according to an official with the Lac La Ronge Indian band. Dexter Kinequon, the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Merasty’s Time As MP Ends Quietly Friday, August 31, 2007 at 14:53 Today is the last official day on the job for northern Saskatchewan MP Gary Merasty. He announced last month he was stepping away from the job to spend more time with his family and pursue...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Urban Indians Welcome Ruling On Band Elections Friday, August 31, 2007 at 14:49 A ruling by an Ontario court that all First Nations citizens living off-reserve can now run in band council elections is being welcomed by urban Aboriginal people in this province. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
NDP Accused Of Exposing Band To Criticism Friday, August 31, 2007 at 14:42 A Saskatchewan Party MLA says she can’t believe how badly the NDP government has botched the flooding problem near the Fishing Lake First Nation. June Draude says government...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Sonntag Welcomes Alberta Nuclear Reactor Friday, August 31, 2007 at 14:33 Saskatchewan’s Industry minister says he’s pleased to hear of plans by the Alberta government to construct a nuclear reactor in the Peace River area. Maynard Sonntag says the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Oilsands Quest Approved For More Exploratory Work Friday, August 31, 2007 at 14:31 An Alberta-based energy company says it plans to ramp up exploration in Saskatchewan’s northwest. Oilsands Quest recently received approval to drill 70 exploratory holes at...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
P.A. Ready To Host Aboriginal Music Festival Friday, August 31, 2007 at 14:30 A lengthy list of award-winning musicians will be in Prince Albert this fall for the first ever Aboriginal Music and Arts festival. October 5th is the date artists such as Derek...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
FSIN Chief Upset With Merchant’s Public Musings Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 15:37 The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he worries too much misinformation is going out in regards to the date compensation will be paid out to...
