by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Stony Rapids, Air Ronge Add Mayor Candidates Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 13:45 The list of contested northern mayoralty races has grown longer. With nominations having closed yesterday, the village of Air Ronge now has three contenders for the job of mayor. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Survivors Recall Residential School Experiences Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 13:43 A Lac La Ronge Indian Band elder says eight years of being virtually cut off from his family after being sent to residential school was “devastating” — but he is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
N. Battleford School Honours Success With Powwow Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 12:57 A North Battleford high school for Aboriginal people has been able to re-instate two key programs because it finally has secure funding, and that’s one reason why Sakewew...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Sled Dog Races Re-scheduled To Avoid Snowmobiles Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 12:47 The Canadian Challenge has a new date, due to safety concerns. Originally, the sled dog races were set to run from Feb. 17-21, 2010, but Challenge president Gill Gracie says the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Sask. Aboriginal Artists Up For Music Awards Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 12:44 The final nominees were announced yesterday for the 2009 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. Some Saskatchewan artists are up for awards, including Andrea Menard for Best Music Video...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
PAGC Vice-Chief Back In By Acclamation Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 15:31 Prince Albert Grand Council vice-chief Don Deranger has been re-elected by acclamation. Deranger was the only person to submit a declaration of intent to run for the position of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Get A Job Or Get Free Schooling: U Of R Promise Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 14:28 A new program at the University of Regina is guaranteeing student success. The UR Guarantee program guarantees students who complete the program’s requirements a job...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Ethnicity Research A Good Fit For Province Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 14:22 An official with the provincial government says it only makes sense that Saskatchewan would be the site for a pilot project meant to gather more information on Aboriginal crime. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
SIGA Still Bringing In Big Profits, More Staff Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 14:09 Despite the economic slowdown, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) posted record profits, and hired an additional 400 employees across the province over the last...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Judge Postpones Sentencing Accused In Josie Case Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 14:06 A judge has reserved the sentencing of a teenager involved in the swarming death of a Wollaston Lake resident two years ago. Justice R.D. Maher will hand down his sentence on...
