by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Chief Wonders Why Bands Pay For Patient Transfers Friday, May 29, 2009 at 15:23 Some soaring medical costs have prompted a northern Saskatchewan chief to turn to the federal government for some help, and possibly an explanation. Clearwater River Dene Nation...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Cowessess West Nile Victim Hoping To Walk Again Friday, May 29, 2009 at 15:16 A Cowessess First Nation man has a cautionary tale about spending time outdoors without protection against mosquitos. Nearly two years ago, Stan Delorme thought he had contracted heat...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
La Ronge Apartment Fire Claims Third Victim Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 14:03 A 19-year-old woman who was critically injured in an apartment fire in La Ronge earlier this week has passed away in hospital. The RCMP say Marsha McKenzie died last night. That brings...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
SIGA Reaches Deal With Defendants Named In Suit Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 13:51 The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority says it’s determined to recoup $1.2 million that went missing from its coffers. Yesterday, the company issued a news release saying it...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Firm Clears Environmental Hurdle For New Gold Mine Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 13:43 Golden Band Resources is one step closer to getting a gold mine operating in the La Ronge gold belt. The firm has received an environmental green light to begin work on the 12...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Cameco Planning Expansion Of Uranium Business Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 13:39 Cameco says it will continue to expand its operations to meet the world’s demands for uranium. Yesterday, company president and CEO Jerry Grandey told shareholders that Cameco...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Former LLRIB Chief Retires From Cameco Board Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 13:35 One of Cameco’s longest serving board members has retired. The former chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Harry Cook, sat on the board of directors for 17 years. Cameco CEO...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
New Name Given To National Day Of Action Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 13:23 An official with the Assembly of First Nations says the decision to rename this year’s national Day of Action was partially made due to public perception. Wayne Courchene is the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Little Pine Woman To Supervise National Chief Vote Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 13:09 A Saskatchewan woman with 16 years experience in band elections has been selected to oversee the vote at the Assembly of First Nations. From July 21st to July 23rd, First Nations...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Fond Du Lac Looking At Election Act Changes Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 13:06 The Fond du Lac First Nation will hold a plebiscite next month to decide whether or not it should extend the length of time a chief serves when he or she is elected to office. The band...
