by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Aboriginal Languages To Be Showcased In Regina Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 12:17 Regina’s first-ever Aboriginal Language Festival will be held tonight. It takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Scott Collegiate. Admission is free. Organizer Cathy Wheaton says the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Charles Family Relative Asks For Tips About Fire Monday, June 15, 2009 at 14:22 The search continues for answers about what caused an fatal apartment fire in La Ronge. On Friday, a family member of the three people who perished in the blaze spoke to students at...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Northerners Hit Harder By Swine Flu Monday, June 15, 2009 at 14:13 Disease testing labs have been overwhelmed since the Swine Flu outbreak was raised to pandemic level last week, according to Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Doctor Moira...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Health Strategy Holds Suicide Prevention Forum Monday, June 15, 2009 at 14:06 A conference on suicide prevention provided people in the Prince Albert area with valuable insights and advice on dealing with a problem that has seriously affected several northern...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Chief Wonders About Reactor’s Impact On Waterways Monday, June 15, 2009 at 13:53 The location of a possible nuclear power plant is a key concern for the Red Pheasant First Nation, according to Chief Sheldon Wuttunee. An Ontario power company has proposed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Band Holds Grade 12 Grad After 10-Year Gap Friday, June 12, 2009 at 14:02 The principal of the reserve school at Peepeekisis First Nation is rejoicing that the school has graduated its first Grade 12 class in 10 years. John Koochicum says the school’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Flu Pandemic Raises Concerns In Northern Region Friday, June 12, 2009 at 13:58 Swine flu surveillance is being beefed up in northern Saskatchewan communities. Dr. Moira McKinnon, the province’s chief medical health officer, says Aboriginal settlements...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Band Official Worries About Reactor On-Reserve Friday, June 12, 2009 at 13:56 A Thunderchild First Nation official questions why, if nuclear power plants are so safe, they aren’t being proposed for downtown Saskatoon or Regina. Thunderchild Consultation...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
National Leaders Address Senate Friday, June 12, 2009 at 13:50 Assembly of First Nations Grand Chief Phil Fontaine and Kevin Daniels, head of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, were amongst the speakers invited to address the Canadian senate yesterday, on the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
More Work To Be Done Post-Apology: Lonechild Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 16:55 A former vice-chief of the FSIN says today’s national Day of Reconciliation can be a day of healing and action. The Assembly of First Nations declared today, June 11th, as a Day...
