by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Millions Committed For Aboriginal Energy Project Monday, April 27, 2009 at 13:38 The federal government is providing $3.9 million under a pilot project to help First Nations in Saskatchewan get into the oil and gas industry. Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
New On-reserve Housing Money Now Available Monday, April 27, 2009 at 13:14 As of today, First Nations can apply for funding to build new homes on reserves or renovate existing ones. Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl and Human Resources Minister Diane Finley...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
FSIN Opposed To Open Season On Ravens Monday, April 27, 2009 at 13:10 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says it wants to be consulted before any action is taken to control ravens. Robin McLeod, a cultural policy analyst with the FSIN, says he worries...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Province To Fund 15 Beds For Muskeg Lake Elders Friday, April 24, 2009 at 15:16 The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is joining hands with the provincial government in support of elders on the reserve. A two-year pilot project has been announced that will see the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Woman Charged With Infant’s Drowning Death Friday, April 24, 2009 at 15:00 Saskatoon police have charged a 28-year-old woman several months after a baby was found dead in a city motel room. Tera Lynn Bouvier of Green Lake, in northwestern Saskatchewan, has...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Chiefs Write To Governor-General Friday, April 24, 2009 at 14:26 Three Saskatchewan chiefs have written a letter to Governor-General Michaëlle Jean, asking her to help them get the reserve land they were once promised but never received. Leaders of the Peter...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Grass Fire Worries One Arrow Band Members Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 14:11 Residents of the One Arrow First Nation are keeping a wary eye on the smouldering remains of a grass fire that erupted yesterday. The location of the fire was situated in the Rural...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
CNSC Rep Outlines Duty To Consult On Nuclear Issue Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 14:07 A nuclear power project in Saskatchewan could be stopped through the duty to consult process, according to a Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission official. But Director General...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Commercial Fishers Urged To Attend “Historic” AGM Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 14:00 A consultant that’s been pushing for dual marketing in northern Saskatchewan’s commercial fishery says there could be a big announcement at the upcoming...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Indian Affairs Chastised Over TLE Conversion Rate Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 13:53 The federal department of Indian Affairs was on the hot seat during a senate committee hearing last night in Ottawa. Auditor General Sheila Fraser gave member of the Standing...
