by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Incumbent Chief Re-Elected At English River Monday, October 19, 2009 at 15:00 Ralph Paul has been re-elected chief of the English River Dene Nation. The incumbent leader defeated two other challengers during an election Friday. He will now serve another...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Ahenakew Profiled In TV Documentary Friday, October 16, 2009 at 14:55 The life of former Assembly of First Nations national chief David Ahenakew will be featured this weekend on CTV’s Indigenous Circle. The idea to do a documentary on Ahenakew’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Saskatchewan Commercial Fishers Ramp Up Production Friday, October 16, 2009 at 14:52 The Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation says this has been a banner year for commercial fishers in Saskatchewan — but they won’t be getting any final payments this...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
More Housing Available For Pinehouse Seniors Friday, October 16, 2009 at 14:48 A new housing project aimed specifically at seniors has opened in Pinehouse. The rental housing unit for low- to moderate- income seniors was jointly funded by the federal and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Warrant Out For Lloydminster Robbery Suspect Friday, October 16, 2009 at 14:46 An arrest warrant has been issued for a North Battleford man previously arrested and charged for an armed robbery in Lloydminster. 21-year-old Orville Christopher Bird was arrested...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Former Students Guests of Honour at Rideau Hall Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 14:43 A special ceremony honouring residential school survivors took place today at the residence of Canada’s Governor General. Michaelle Jean addressed a crowd which included...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Aglukkaq Praises Cowessess For H1N1 Preparedness Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 14:42 The federal Minister of Health says the Cowessess First Nation has a “model” H1N1 pandemic plan. Leona Aglukkaq spent today touring Cowessess to see the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Airline Responds To Report Into Fatal Plane Crash Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 14:14 Transwest Air says it has already implemented all of the recommendations made by the Transportation Safety Board. Yesterday, the TSB released findings from its investigation...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
PBCN Pitches Expansion Of Hydroelectric Power Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 14:12 The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is looking to partner with the provincial government to expand hydroelectric power in the northeast part of the province. Representatives from PBCN...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northern Village Goes Hours Without Phone Service Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 14:09 Phone service is back to normal in Buffalo Narrows. Around 400 residents were unable to use their land lines and Internet for much of yesterday after someone accidently cut...