by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Battlefords Boys and Girls Club Moved Due to Storm Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 14:05 The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club has moved to a new location after their basement was flooded by Thursday’s hail storm. During the summer, Aboriginal kids make up half the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Homes Damaged, Destroyed by Fire on Reserve Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 14:04 One house is destroyed and another damaged after two fires on the Muskowekwan First Nation. The Lestock Fire department responded to a call for assistance from members of the Punnichy...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Chief: TB Needs Dual Focus Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 14:02 A chief in the Far North says he thinks a dual focus is required to solve outbreaks of Tuberculosis on reserve. Chief Joe Dantouze of the Northlands Dene First Nation says he doesn’t believe just...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Back to Batoche Numbers Higher than Ever Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 10:05 Although numbers are still preliminary, Back to Batoche organizers believe this was by far the biggest celebration ever. Event manager Claire Belanger-Parker says it is difficult to figure...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
More Money Possibly for Weather Damage Monday, July 26, 2010 at 14:27 The amount of money people hit by flooding, hail or other disasters can get may be going up. Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister Yogi Huyghebaert gave that hint in North...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
INAC Discussing Intervention Policy Friday, July 23, 2010 at 14:28 Discussions will be taking place this summer over changing the Indian Affairs Intervention Policy. Margot Geduld, speaking on behalf of INAC, says the Intervention Policy is in place when First...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Mayor Pleased with Handling of Storm Friday, July 23, 2010 at 14:27 North Battleford Mayor Ian Hamilton is pleased with the job city employees did in handling the effects of yesterday’s hail storm. But, just to be safe, the state of emergency, declared...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Escapee Arrested Friday, July 23, 2010 at 14:26 Saskatchewan RCMP say they have arrested a man serving time for manslaughter who had escaped during a powwow. William Berland had been on an escorted temporary pass from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge to attend the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
AFN Talks of Scrapping Indian Act Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 14:04 The Assembly of First Nations National Chief says the work the AFN is doing is reflective of what’s happening at the grassroots level. Chief Shawn Atleo addressed the AFN today at its...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
North Battleford Small City Crime Capital Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 13:56 North Battleford has the dubious honour of the highest crime rate in the country for communities with populations over 10,000 people. The report was released by Statistics Canada. ...
