by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Province Commits Funds For Northern Drug Squad Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 15:22 The province’s Minister of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing says a proposed drug squad for northern Saskatchewan is a go. Darryl Hickie says the move is made possible...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Prince Albert Slated To Receive Casino Profits Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 15:15 The mayor of Prince Albert is applauding a new funding agreement for his city. Yesterday, it was announced that the city will get $250,000 a year from the Northern Lights...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Northern Mayor Welcomes Gas Tax Funding Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 15:08 Cheques of federal gas tax money are expected to arrive throughout northern Saskatchewan later this month. The federal government announced in its last budget that communities throughout...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Ministers Discussing Plight Of Aboriginal Women Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 14:57 The province’s minister responsible for the Status of Women says the government needs to focus on education if Aboriginal women are to be successful. Rob Norris is in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Shots Fired Into Reserve Home Full Of People Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 13:59 A shooting on the Onion Lake First Nation over the weekend has sparked an investigation. The Mounties are asking for help finding the person who fired two shots from a high-powered...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Patient First Review Hears Accounts Of Racism Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 13:59 Aboriginal people face obstacles with transportation and racism when it comes to accessing health services in the province. That’s according to preliminary findings of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Tories Served With Petition On Native Education Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 13:51 The federal government has been served with a petition from First Nations citizens who fear it may cancel post-secondary student grants in favour of loans. Chief Gilbert Whiteduck...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
STC Committed To New West Side Bus Route Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 13:48 A spokeswoman for the Saskatchewan Transportation Company says they’re hoping more people begin to ride along a new bus route in northwest Saskatchewan. Last fall, the government...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Women Of The Dawn Still Waiting For Funding Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 13:37 The director of an Aboriginal women’s organization in Regina says the provincial government needs to provide more resources to help women deal with issues they are facing. Ivy...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Metis Veterans Website Launched Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 13:30 Canadians will now be able to learn more about the contributions of Metis veterans of the First and Second World Wars. The Metis National Council has partnered with Indian and Northern Affairs...
