by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
FSIN Renews Call For Jordan’s Principle Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 15:15 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is calling on the provincial and federal governments to put aside jurisdictional disputes and meet the health needs of First Nations...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Suspect In Wal-Mart Baby Case Identified Monday, November 19, 2007 at 15:28 A judge in Prince Albert has struck down a temporary publication ban on the identity of a woman accused of abandoning a baby boy in a Wal-Mart washroom earlier this year. 21-year-old...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Orchard Seeks Liberal Nomination In The North Monday, November 19, 2007 at 13:45 David Orchard has formally announced his plans to run for the Liberal nomination in the vacant Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River riding. The long-time political activist made it...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Tories Select Their Man To Run In Northern Riding Monday, November 19, 2007 at 13:33 An RCMP officer who originally hails from the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation has been selected as the Conservative nominee for the Desnethe-Missinipi Churchill River riding. Robert...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Keeper, Dryden, Goodale Visit La Ronge Monday, November 19, 2007 at 13:29 Three prominent Liberal MPs visited northern Saskatchewan over the weekend. Ken Dryden, Tina Keeper and Ralph Goodale were in La Ronge Saturday for a meet-and-greet with local residents...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
SIIT Signs Partnership Deal With SIAST Monday, November 19, 2007 at 13:11 The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies signed an agreement with SIAST today that will see new curriculum being developed and shared. SIIT President Ray Ahenakew says welding and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Common Experience Cheques Are Still Processing Friday, November 16, 2007 at 14:30 A spokeswoman for the Office of Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada says about 9,000 cheques have been sent out to survivors around the country so far. Valerie Heche says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Louis Riel Day Celebrated In Saskatchewan Friday, November 16, 2007 at 14:28 The life and accomplishments of a famous Metis leader are being celebrated today across the province. It was 122 years ago today that government leaders hung Louis Riel. Metis...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Johnson Won’t Run For Federal Office Friday, November 16, 2007 at 14:27 A Green Party candidate who ran in the recent provincial election says he will not be taking a stab at federal politics. Harold Johnson says, after thinking it over, he’s decided...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Northern Businesses Warned About Phone Scam Friday, November 16, 2007 at 14:25 Northern business owners are being advised to be aware of a new scam relating to employee safety training. The La Ronge and District Chamber of Commerce released the advisory today...