by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Native Group Hosts HIV/AIDS Workshops Monday, February 26, 2007 at 14:27 A series of workshops on Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS and their prevelance in the Aboriginal population are being held this week in the province. The All Nations Hope AIDS Network is hosting...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Tribal Council Marks 25th Anniversary Monday, February 26, 2007 at 14:21 The Saskatoon Tribal Council celebrated its 25-year anniversary on Friday. Tribal chief Ted Quewezance says his group has succeeded because of its focus on economic self-reliance. He adds...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Oilsands Exploration Continues To Yield Results Monday, February 26, 2007 at 14:15 The C.E.O. of an Alberta-based firm exploring Saskatchewan’s oilsands potential says results from this year’s winter drilling session look promising. Christopher...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Millions Set Aside For Poor Neighbourhoods Friday, February 23, 2007 at 15:40 The provincial government has taken the wraps off a $100-million plan to revitalize neighbourhoods in northern Saskatchewan and in inner cities. The initiative includes $60 million to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Dion’s Visit To La Ronge Called Off Over Weather Friday, February 23, 2007 at 15:24 Liberal leader Stephane Dion will not be going to La Ronge tomorrow, after all. Dion and northern Saskatchewan MP Gary Merasty were planning to attend the Lac La Ronge...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
FSIN Helps File Child Welfare Human Rights Action Friday, February 23, 2007 at 15:22 A human rights complaint against the federal government over First Nations child welfare services is being formally signed today in Ottawa. The complaint is being co-signed by...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Montreal Lake Signs Agreement With Mining Firm Friday, February 23, 2007 at 15:20 An agreement has been struck between a mineral company and a northern First Nation — a deal the band’s chief says will generate economic opportunities while protecting...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
PBCN Chief Pledges Aid For Suicide-Ravaged Reserve Friday, February 23, 2007 at 15:16 The chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says he wants to commit more resources to help troubled youth in one of the band’s communities. Harold Linklater says he is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Family Of Missing Man Marks One-Year Anniversary Friday, February 23, 2007 at 15:09 One year after he first went missing, authorities say there’s still no sign of Draper Jim. The 27-year-old Aboriginal man was reported missing by his friends and family...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Details Emerge On Wild Rice Insurance Coverage Friday, February 23, 2007 at 15:02 Wild rice harvesters in northern Saskatchewan have between now and March 31st to sign up for crop insurance for 2007 under a pilot project announced yesterday. The provincial...
