by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Feds To Evaluate Reserves’ Water Systems Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 14:32 The federal government says it has hired a private contractor to carry out a nation-wide assessment of First Nations drinking water. The government has contracted Neegan Burnside Ltd....
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Hatchet Lake Set To Elect New Council Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 14:17 A general election will take place on the Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation next week. Incumbent Chief Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth is seeking re-election against challenger Bart Tsannie. Meantime,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Violinist, Drummer To Visit Reserves Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 14:15 Two world-class musicians will be making stops on northern reserves this week. Violinist Brian Johnson and percussionist Lisa Simmermon are continuing the second leg of the Music Alive Program....
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Elderly Painter Holds First Exhibit Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 14:09 For the first time in his life, 88-year-old Sweetgrass artist Henry Beaudry is showing his work in a public gallery. The exhibit is on display at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford until June...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Report Slams INAC’s Funding For School Buildings Monday, May 25, 2009 at 16:41 An independent report sharply criticizes Indian Affairs’ handling of funds for school construction on First Nations reserves across Canada. The Parliamentary Budget...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Man Claims Responsibility For SIGA ATM Thefts Monday, May 25, 2009 at 16:39 Someone is apparently taking responsibility for $1.2 million that went missing from Saskatchewan casinos. On Saturday, the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix published an interview with Alain...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Suspended Radiologist’s Files Re-evaluated Monday, May 25, 2009 at 16:35 Doctors in Prince Albert are combing over a few thousand files that may have been processed by a doctor whose medical knowledge has been questioned. Between June and August of 2004,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Minister Wants Peacekeepers On Reserves Soon Monday, May 25, 2009 at 16:32 Saskatchewan’s Justice minister says he hopes to establish a new training policy for First Nations peacekeepers within the next year. Daryl Hickie says he is talking with the RCMP...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Education, Child Care, Treaties Key For Higgins Monday, May 25, 2009 at 16:23 One of the candidates in the upcoming Saskatchewan NDP leadership contest is pledging to reduce poverty by 25 per cent in her first term as premier, should the NDP form government again....
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Youth Honoured At Awards Ceremony Monday, May 25, 2009 at 16:15 Aboriginal youth were recognized in Saskatoon Friday night, at the SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence. One of those winners was Marcella Tsannie from the Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation. ...
