by bryanorthner | Nov 16, 2010
Manitoba Chief Insists Bands Own Resources Friday, September 10, 2010 at 13:46 Roseau River Chief Terry Nelson says First Nations in Treaty Four have the right to mineral resources in the province — and don’t need to rely on the government to help...
by bryanorthner | Nov 16, 2010
Study Examines Kids’ Knowledge Of Native Languages Friday, September 10, 2010 at 13:42 A new report out from Statistics Canada says one in five First Nations children living off-reserve is able to understand an Aboriginal language. That understanding is...
by bryanorthner | Nov 16, 2010
Remote Locales To Benefit From New Energy Project Friday, September 10, 2010 at 13:40 An energy expert in B.C. says she believes northern Saskatchewan could someday play host to a cutting edge technology. Vicky Sharpe is the president of Sustainable Development...
by bryanorthner | Nov 16, 2010
Community Garden Part Of Vision For Reserve Friday, September 10, 2010 at 13:36 The Standing Buffalo First Nation is hosting a community book launch Saturday outlining its community vision. Cheryl Tawiyaka is the plan champion and says the reserve’s...
by bryanorthner | Nov 16, 2010
Brabant Lake Man Dies In Police Custody Thursday, September 09, 2010 at 15:11 RCMP officers from BC have been called in to investigate the death of a man arrested in La Ronge earlier this week. Police say the 32-year-old victim from Brabant Lake was picked up at...
by bryanorthner | Nov 16, 2010
Controversial Ore Haul Route Focus Of Open Houses Thursday, September 09, 2010 at 15:05 AREVA is kicking off a series of open houses in northern Saskatchewan today to discuss a new transportation route that has generated some controversy. A proposed plan would...
by bryanorthner | Nov 16, 2010
Road Link To Far North To Be Temporarily Closed Thursday, September 09, 2010 at 14:51 A portion of the Athabasca Seasonal Road will soon be closed to the public. Beginning September 18th, crews will be replacing the retaining wall on the bridge over the Cree...
by bryanorthner | Nov 16, 2010
MP Convinced North’s Median Income Will Get Better Thursday, September 09, 2010 at 14:55 The MP for northern Saskatchewan is optimistic the economic outlook for his constituency will improve. Rob Clarke is responding to a recent report indicating the...
by bryanorthner | Nov 16, 2010
PBCN Gears Up For Mediation Talks With SaskPower Thursday, September 09, 2010 at 14:46 They’ve had run-throughs — now the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is gearing up for a mediation session with SaskPower. Last week, the band held a roundtable...
by bryanorthner | Nov 16, 2010
PBCN Leaders Happy With Salvaged Timber Project Thursday, September 09, 2010 at 14:43 The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is applying for another grant to salvage burned-out trees in its traditional territory. Chief Darrel McCallum says the band is happy with jobs...
