by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northern Food Security Event Getting Good Reviews Friday, October 23, 2009 at 13:10 Organizers of the Northern Food Security Conference in La Ronge are hoping participants will share what they have learned, as they head back to their home communities. Today, the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
CD Aims To Uplift Missing And Murdered Women Friday, October 23, 2009 at 12:53 Aboriginal musicians from across Canada are lending their voices to support missing and murdered women. “Colours of My Life” is a CD produced by the Kookum Educating...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Teen Suspect Arrested In Jolly Homicide Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 14:56 Police in Saskatoon have arrested a 16-year-old youth in connection with the shooting death of a woman in the city last month. The youth can’t be named, due to his age. He faces...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
2010 Declared The Year Of The Metis Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 14:35 The provincial government has designated 2010 the Year of the Métis in Saskatchewan. That was one of its commitments in yesterday’s Speech from the Throne. The government says it...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Attempt To Exempt Aboriginals From Bill C-25 Fails Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 14:30 Federal legislation that will remove a judge’s ability to give credit for time served in pre-trial custody is set to become law — without a proposed amendment that...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Protesters Agree To End Band Office Demonstration Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 14:29 The administration office on the Clearwater River Dene Nation is back up and running. According to Chief Roy Cheechum, an agreement was reached between him and some of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
North To Get Three Enterprise Regions Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 14:12 The chairman of the Athabasca Regional Development Corporation is applauding the provincial government’s decision to create three Enterprise Regions in northern Saskatchewan. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Services Agreement Reached For New Urban Reserve Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 13:16 North Battleford city council has approved an urban reserve services agreement with the Moosomin First Nation. The land in question is a five-acre parcel next to Home Hardware...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
BTC Providing Millions To Multiplex Project Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 13:14 The Battlefords Tribal Council provided a financial boost yesterday for a North Battleford recreational project. The BTC is committing $2.75 million to help build the Battlefords and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Gathering In La Ronge Examines Food Security Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 13:00 The Northern Food Security Conference is getting underway in La Ronge today. The event explores northern traditions, the challenges of northern food security and ways that...