by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Two Northerners Being Tested For Swine Flu Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 14:59 The medical officer of health for the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority says his office is monitoring two possible cases of swine flu on northern Saskatchewan reserves. Dr....
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
BATC Hoping To Establish Native Health Centre Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 14:56 By this time next year, a health facility for Aboriginal people could be in place in the Battlefords. That’s the goal of the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs. BATC Chair...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Moccasin New Chief Of Saulteaux First Nation Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 14:52 A former councillor is now chief of the Saulteaux First Nation. Kenny Moccasin won the job during a band election yesterday. He replaces former chief Sarah Gopher, who decided not...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Cellular Service Enhanced At Kawacatoose Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 14:48 Digital cellphone coverage in the Kawacatoose First Nation has been improved. SaskTel has installed a repeater to boost the cellular signal in the community. SaskTel spokesman Andy...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Lawyer Visits Timber Bay Boarding School Survivors Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 15:23 The lawyer leading the fight to get the Timber Bay Children’s Home recognized by the federal government in a residential school compensation agreement is confident it can be...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Primrose Lake Elder Payments Almost Complete Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 15:19 A board that has been overseeing a $19.5-million fund for four Metis communities in northwest Saskatchewan will soon be moving into a new phase of its mandate. The Primrose Lake...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Fewer Wild Rice Growers Sign Up For Crop Insurance Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 15:16 There is less interest in a crop insurance pilot project for northern Saskatchewan wild rice growers this year than in previous years. According to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Saulteaux First Nation Joins BATC Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 15:14 The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs welcomed a new member First Nation into its organization. The Saulteaux First Nation joined the council during a signing ceremony in the Battlefords...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
New Aboriginal Health Projects Announced Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 15:06 The federal and provincial governments have announced seven new health projects for Aboriginal residents in the province. Through the Aboriginal Health Transition Fund, the government has...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
STC President Still Sold On New Route To La Loche Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 14:47 The president of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company says he will keep working on ways of selling a new bus route to residents in the province’s northwest. Ray Clayton...
