Province Wades Into Funding Of On-Reserve Housing

Province Wades Into Funding Of On-Reserve Housing Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 13:23     For the first time in Canada, a provincial government is providing funding for affordable housing on a reserve.   The Saskatchewan government has invested $1.7 million into a...

Ottawa Announces Funding For Native Youth In P.A.

Ottawa Announces Funding For Native Youth In P.A. Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 13:17     The federal government is putting more than $342,000 into programming for Aboriginal youth in Prince Albert.   The announcement was made this morning by local MP Randy Hoback.  ...

Canoe Lake Chief Election Draws Seven Candidates

Canoe Lake Chief Election Draws Seven Candidates Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 13:12     Seven candidates have entered the race for the chance to lead the Canoe Lake Cree Nation over the next two years.   The list of candidates for next month’s chief election...

Charges Laid In 2005 PBCN TLE Scandal

Charges Laid In 2005 PBCN TLE Scandal Monday, November 08, 2010 at 13:31     Charges have been laid against two men in connection with an alleged theft and fraud of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Treaty Land Entitlement fund.   Sgt. Laura-Anne McDance of the...

Missing Woman’s Remains Discovered In River

Missing Woman’s Remains Discovered In River Monday, November 08, 2010 at 13:23     The body of a missing 34-year-old woman from the Red Earth First Nation was discovered over the weekend.   Francis Nawakayas went missing from the community last week, prompting a...

Cameco Profits See 43% Decline

Cameco Profits See 43% Decline Monday, November 08, 2010 at 13:19     Cameco Corporation says its profits dropped in the third quarter.   The company’s net income last quarter was $98 million — down from $172 million during the same period last year.  ...

Graduation Held For La Ronge Canadian Rangers

Graduation Held For La Ronge Canadian Rangers Monday, November 08, 2010 at 13:11     The latest Canadian Ranger Patrol Group graduated in La Ronge on the weekend and is ready to assist the Canadian Armed Forces.   Over 20 people signed up and took part in some or all...

Issues Facing Metis Youth Focus Of Proposed Plan

Issues Facing Metis Youth Focus Of Proposed Plan Monday, November 08, 2010 at 13:04     A new blueprint is being developed by the Metis National Council to tackle issues facing Metis children.   At a conference last week in Winnipeg, the MNC announced it was embarking...

Calendar Profiles Outstanding Aboriginal Youth

Calendar Profiles Outstanding Aboriginal Youth Monday, November 08, 2010 at 13:01     The 2011 Proud Generation Calendar was launched over the weekend in Regina.   The calendar showcases the talents and achievements of twelve outstanding Aboriginal youth from across...

New North Looking to Industry for Infrastructure

New North Looking to Industry for Infrastructure Friday, November 05, 2010 at 15:27     New North is making plans to engage industry for help with infrastructure demands.   Yesterday at their annual general meeting the municipal group heard from consultant Doug...