Incumbent Chief Re-Elected At English River

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...

Ahenakew Profiled In TV Documentary

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...

Saskatchewan Commercial Fishers Ramp Up Production

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...

More Housing Available For Pinehouse Seniors

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...

Warrant Out For Lloydminster Robbery Suspect

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...

Former Students Guests of Honour at Rideau Hall

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...

Aglukkaq Praises Cowessess For H1N1 Preparedness

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...

Airline Responds To Report Into Fatal Plane Crash

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...

PBCN Pitches Expansion Of Hydroelectric Power

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...

Northern Village Goes Hours Without Phone Service

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...