by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Partners Hoping To Boost Native Health Workforce Friday, October 27, 2006 at 14:18 The province’s two major universities are hoping to show northern residents there’s a lot more to the health care field than being a doctor or nurse. Both the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Tories’ Funding Of On-Reserve Shelters Questioned Friday, October 27, 2006 at 14:11 A director with Indian Affairs is defending his department’s decision to award one-time funding to on-reserve women’s shelters. This week, INAC announced it...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Mounties Identify Body Found Near La Ronge Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 14:47 The RCMP have released the name of a dead teenager found near La Ronge yesterday over the lunch hour. Sgt. Brad Kaeding says the body was that of Trent Samson Roberts, a 14-year-old...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Northern Civic Elections Bring Winds Of Change Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 14:45 A number of northern communities have new mayors following yesterday’s civic election — including Ile-a-la-Crosse. Based on unofficial results, Duane Favel defeated...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Elections Canada Refutes Harrison’s Allegations Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 14:40 Desnethe-Missinipi-Churchill River MP Gary Merasty says he’s happy that the investigation into alleged wrongdoings in his riding during the last federal election turned...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Merasty’s Motion Passes In House Of Commons Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 14:29 A motion introduced by Gary Merasty in the House of Commons regarding the Kelowna Accord was passed yesterday. The motion from the Member of Parliament for...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Another Setback For PAGC Youth Detox Centre Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 14:27 Residents in Birch Hills have voted against the proposed construction of a youth addictions facility in their community. Late last month, the Prince Albert Grand Council announced it...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Aboriginal Community Welcomes New Police Chief Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 14:21 Saskatoon’s new Chief of Police received a traditional welcome from the First Nations and Metis community in the city earlier this week. Clive Weighill says it was an honour...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Pastor Hoping To Revive P.A. Homeless Shelter Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 14:18 An outreach worker in Prince Albert says a new men’s shelter needs to be established before the city is hit with sub-zero temperatures. Pastor Andrew Bear hopes to raise...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Joseph Wins Top Spot At FSIN Elections Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 17:17 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has welcomed a new chief. Lawrence Joseph will now take the reins at the organization after beating incumbent Alphonse Bird by a vote count...
