by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
FSIN Chiefs Blasts Birch Hills Over Detox Centre Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:12 The town of Birch Hills is being criticized by the chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. Lawrence Joseph says it was a mistake by the community not to allow the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
FSIN Says Casino Profits Talks Going Very Well Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:06 Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Vice-Chief Morley Watson says he has had “very, very good discussions” with Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Minister Deb...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
SNTC Play On Sexual Wellness To Hit La Ronge Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 14:57 A play promoting healthy sexual choices for young people is being staged at Churchill High School in La Ronge this week. The work will be presented by the Saskatchewan Native Theatre...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Northerners Win SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 14:48 Two youths from northern Saskatchewan have taken home some major awards. Jordan Mihalicz of Beauval and Brennan Beatty of Deschambault Lake were recently presented with SaskTel...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
“Miracle Man” Opens Aboriginal Restaurant Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 14:42 A First Nations man who has made an incredible recovery from a damaged brain stem is opening a new restaurant in the Battlefords. Lyndon Lerat suffered from debilitating...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Metis Heading To the Polls In June Monday, May 14, 2007 at 15:43 The date has been set for a new Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election in the province. Voters will head to the polls on June 27th. The decision was made by chief electoral officer David Hamilton....
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Two Muskrat Trappers Infected With Rare Disease Monday, May 14, 2007 at 15:35 The chief medical health officer for the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is warning trappers to wash their hands when handling pelts. Dr. Leo Lanoie says two trappers who were...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Fish Prices Dominate Discussion At Fishers Meeting Monday, May 14, 2007 at 15:33 This past weekend’s meeting of northern commercial fishers in Prince Albert was a lively affair. Many voiced their displeasure to officials from the Freshwater Fish Marketing...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
MLTC Secures Funds For Oil And Gas Secretariat Monday, May 14, 2007 at 15:07 The Meadow Lake Tribal Council is getting $1.67 million in federal and provincial funding for an initiative related to oil and gas. Northern Affairs spokesman Scott Boyes says residents...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
All-Weather Roads Issue Raised In House Of Commons Monday, May 14, 2007 at 14:54 Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament is calling on the Conservatives to come through with a plan to help fund the all-weather road network in the Far North. Gary...
