by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Organizers Pleased With Aboriginal AIDS Conference Friday, February 29, 2008 at 14:41 The organizer of an HIV/AIDS conference in Prince Albert says she’s thrilled that over 200 people turned out for the event. Leona Quewezance of the All Nations Hope...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Northern Man Dies In Snowmobile Crash Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 16:10 The RCMP are investigating a snowmobile accident near Grandmother’s Bay that claimed the life of a 34-year-old man from Stanley Mission. Police responded to a call of an accident...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Aboriginal Man Wins Big In Hockey Shootout Contest Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 16:06 A member of the Mistawasis First Nation shot his way to a $1 million payday last night. Prince Albert resident Darwin Head fired 15 pucks into an empty net from the far...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Former Metis Leader Opens Up About HIV Infection Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 16:01 A high-profile former Metis leader has opened an HIV/AIDS conference in Prince Albert by acknowledging he is HIV-positive. Gerald Morin is past president of both the Metis...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
FSIN Chief Doesn’t Hold Back In Budget Critique Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:58 The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says the latest federal budget was “oppressive” and another “bitter disappointment” for...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Northern By-election Candidates Weigh In On Budget Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:53 An Aboriginal man running for the Tories in an upcoming by-election is defending this week’s budget. Rob Clarke, who’s seeking the seat in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
FSIN Challenges Province To Help With Group Homes Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:40 Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Vice-Chief Guy Lonechild has spoken with the Minister of Social Services regarding the Keeseekoose group home that was recently shut...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Athabasca Firm Wins National Award Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:37 A northern Saskatchewan company has received a prestigious honour. The Athabasca Basin Development Limited Partnership will be receiving the first ever Skookum Jim Award for excellence by a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Petit Named New Keewatin Yatthe CEO Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:30 Richard Petit has been hired as the CEO of the Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority in northwest Saskatchewan. Petit has worked for the health region since 1999, and was most recently...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
National Native Education Conference In The Works Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:27 A recent meeting of provincial ministers has sparked talk of a national conference on Aboriginal education. Saskatchewan Deputy Premier Ken Krawetz says he and fellow cabinet...
