by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Francophones Invited To Back To Batoche Event Monday, September 14, 2009 at 12:11 Francophones have been invited to attend the next Back to Batoche Days Metis celebration in Batoche. That invitation was extended Sunday in North Battleford, during the last day of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Train Collision Victim Identified Friday, September 11, 2009 at 15:17 A Muskowekwan man with ties to both the Kawacatoose and Gordon First Mations has been named as the victim in yesterday’s train/vehicle collision. Preston Worm, 25, passed away after his...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Canada’s Vote Against UN Declaration Discussed Friday, September 11, 2009 at 14:14 The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was the topic at last night’s Amnesty International meeting in Regina. The meeting was to discuss...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Fire And Recreation Programs Get Federal Cash Friday, September 11, 2009 at 14:12 The federal government is doling out money to help develop fire programs and improve recreational facilities in northern Saskatchewan. Close to $3-million is being directed to the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Feds Withholding Aboriginal-Targeted Cash: Liberal Friday, September 11, 2009 at 14:11 The Liberal critic for Indian Affairs says the Conservative government is sitting on millions of dollars in funding for Aboriginal people. Labador MP Todd Russell says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northwest Meeting Aims To Spur Dialogue Friday, September 11, 2009 at 12:21 The organizer of a meeting this weekend on northwest Saskatchewan issues says his goal is to create “a very relaxed atmosphere” where people feel free to speak their minds. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Stonechild Autopsy Photo Inspires Artist Friday, September 11, 2009 at 12:20 A painting in Regina is serving as a memorial to Neil Stonechild. David Garneau, a visual arts professor at the University of Regina, says his painting entitled ‘Evidence’...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Man Seeks Investors For Carbon Trading Project Friday, September 11, 2009 at 12:16 A northern First Nations man says he’s hoping to help lead Saskatchewan bands into the environmental future. Donald Morin of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is trying to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
La Ronge Radiothon Raises Money For Ultrasounds Friday, September 11, 2009 at 12:14 New “state-of-the-art” ultrasound equipment at the La Ronge Health Centre should be in place and fully operational by this December, thanks to money raised through a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Affordable Housing Group Opens Pharmacy Friday, September 11, 2009 at 12:11 There is a new pharmacy in Regina — and it’s Aboriginal-owned. The Winnipeg Street Pharmacy — under the PharmaChoice banner — is owned and operated by Namerind...