by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Work Begins On New Athabasca Basin Sewage Lagoons Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 13:55 The northern Saskatchewan communities of Black Lake and Fond du Lac have begun construction on two new sewage lagoons. The federal government is investing $9 million into the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
FSIN Involved In Protection Of Species At Risk Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 13:50 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is taking steps to protect species at risk in northern Saskatchewan. It made the announcement today along with Saskatoon-Wanuskewin...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Saskatchewan Metis Woman Earns National Award Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 13:46 A banquet will be held tonight in Ottawa to honour Aboriginal women who have donated time and effort to make their communities better. Isabelle Impey, a Metis outreach worker...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Multiple Errors Caused Northern Plane Crash: TSB Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:21 The Transportation Safety Board has released its findings into a plane crash in Sandy Bay that claimed the life of the pilot. The TSB says the incident, which occurred on Jan....
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Two Charged After Cocaine Bust On Muskoday Reserve Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:15 Two people from the Muskoday reserve face a number of charges after a drug-related seizure on the First Nation. The Mounties say they seized 24 grams of cocaine from a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Sask. Elder Troubled By Fatal Sweatlodge Ceremony Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:13 A Saskatchewan First Nations elder is weighing in on a spiritual ceremony by a self-help author in the U.S. that turned into a deadly experience this past week. According to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northerners Want To Keep Elders Close By: MLA Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:11 An MLA says she’s very impressed with the level of feedback that she’s been given during consultations on elder care. Laura Ross met with residents in La Ronge...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Hospital, Aboriginal Palliative Approaches Clash Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:08 A University of Regina psychology professor says hospitals are often not set up to accommodate Aboriginal end of life traditions. Dr. Mary Hampton says her extensive research...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Community Development More Than Jobs: Joseph Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:06 A civic activist says community development doesn’t start with starting up businesses or creating jobs — it starts with healing people. Priscilla Joseph, a First...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Tribal Council Donates To Hospital Project Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:04 The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation received a gift from the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs today. Through its Community Development Corporation, BATC presented the...
