Big Island Lake May Lose Only Doctor

Big Island Lake May Lose Only Doctor Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 14:16     The Big Island Lake Cree Nation could be losing its only regular doctor.   According to a report in the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Dr. Raj Natha may move back to Africa is his wife is not...

Primrose Projects On Hold Until Elders Get Cheques

Primrose Projects On Hold Until Elders Get Cheques Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 14:11     The vice-president of the Primrose Lake Economic Development Corporation says decisions still have to be made on how to use much of the $19.5-million settlement awarded to the...

Several Groups Want Share Of Dakota Dunes Profits

Several Groups Want Share Of Dakota Dunes Profits Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 13:54     More than 200 people braved the cold last night to attend an information meeting about the Dakota Dunes Casino’s Community Development Corporation in Saskatoon.   General...

INAC Says Reserve Water Quality Improving

INAC Says Reserve Water Quality Improving Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 14:40     An official with Indian Affairs says good progress is being made on improving drinking water systems on reserves in this province.   Trevor Sutter says the department only knows of...

Not Enough Census Data About Native Women: Jacobs

Not Enough Census Data About Native Women: Jacobs Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 14:31     The president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada says she wishes last year’s census had done a better job of counting the number of Aboriginal women who...

Questions Remain About Cree Lake Drilling Project

Questions Remain About Cree Lake Drilling Project Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 14:14     A trapper in the Patuanak area still has some questions following a meeting with Titan Mining officials last night.   The company, which is planning to explore Cree Lake for...

BATC Eyes Involvement In Multiplex Project

BATC Eyes Involvement In Multiplex Project Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 14:03     By the end of March, a $42 million multi-purpose recreational facility proposed for the Battlefords and area could have a major donor and partner: the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs...

CDC Looking To Distribute Dakota Dunes Profits

CDC Looking To Distribute Dakota Dunes Profits Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 13:56     Community organizations within a 75-kilometre radius of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation have an opportunity to tap into more funds.   The Dakota Dunes Casino’s Community...

Revival Of Uranium City Gold Mine A Little Closer

Revival Of Uranium City Gold Mine A Little Closer Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 13:52     Work continues near Uranium City to re-activate an old gold mine that used to be in operation several decades ago.   GLR Resources hopes to bring its Goldfields project into...

FSIN Officials Vent Frustration Over CEP Cheques

FSIN Officials Vent Frustration Over CEP Cheques Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 14:49     The FSIN says residential school survivors continue to be re-victimized by the common experience payment process.   Vice-Chief Lyle Whitefish says the federation has been hearing...