by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
FSIN Finances Improving Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 15:04 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says it is on its way to paying down its $1.4 million debt. This past fiscal year, the FSIN recorded a surplace of nearly $200,000. Vice-Chief Glen Pratt...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Oilsands Deal Alarms La Loche Metis Leader Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 14:55 The president of the Metis local in La Loche says he has not endorsed a recent development agreement there. Don Montgrand says neither he nor his membership recognize the La Loche...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Final Arguments Delivered At Sandfly Trial Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 14:26 A Big Island Lake First Nation woman accused of manslaughter is expected to learn her fate on Monday. Justice J.D. Cook reserved decision until then after hearing final arguments in a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Classes Cancelled At Reserve School After Gas Leak Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 14:12 Crews from SaskEnergy responded to a gas leak on the Saulteaux First Nation yesterday. The problem was located at the local school, where classes were subsequently cancelled....
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Northern Students High On Leadership Exercise Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 14:05 Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson is the latest Saskatchewan leader to receive a visit from a group of teens with leadership potential. The 19 students selected for...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Work On Denare Beach Addictions Centre Complete Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 14:00 A small northern Saskatchewan community near the Manitoba border will soon be the home of a unique drug and alcohol treatment centre. Construction on a two-level residential...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Joseph Rips Premier At FSIN Assembly Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:57 The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says Premier Brad Wall has been “invisible” when some chiefs have called on him. Lawrence Joseph he says the regular...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Province Weighs In On Controversial Oilsands Deal Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:51 An official with the province’s Ministry of Energy and Resources says the government doesn’t know much about a recently-announced oil exploration deal in northwest...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
FSIN Troubled By Truth Commission Resignation Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:40 A First Nations leader in the province says the recent departure of the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is “a huge setback for survivors”. Justice...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Crown Expected To Wrap Up Case In Sandfly Trial Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:13 A Battleford courtroom heard more details yesterday about the night a young Big Island Lake First Nation man died. 22-year-old Edwin Dufraine died from stab wounds suffered...
