by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
New Trial for Man Accused of Killing Woman Friday, May 14, 2010 at 15:41 The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of killing an aboriginal woman in Lloydminster. Gordon Dwight Hurley was convicted in September of 2007 of fatally...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
RCMP Asking For Tips About Horse Deaths On Reserve Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:15 The RCMP are investigating a cruelty to animals complaint on the Kawacatoose First Nation. The Mounties say three horses on the reserve have been killed over the last couple of...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Senators Call For Body To Oversee Band Elections Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:09 The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples is urging the federal government to create an independent body to monitor First Nations elections and appeals. A committee report...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
First Nations Hydro Dam Proposal Enters New Phase Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:06 The James Smith Cree Nation, Chakastaypasin First Nation and the Peter Chapman First Nation entered into a feasibility study agreement to develop a hydroelectric project. The...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Band Signs Information Sharing Deal On Future Mine Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:03 Shore Gold is gaining Aboriginal support in its bid to construct a diamond mine in the Fort a’la Corne region. Yesterday, the company signed an information sharing agreement...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Northern Municipal Lobby Group Hires New CEO Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 14:22 A new CEO has been hired on at New North. Tony Bunz takes over the position from Joanne Griffith, who announced her resignation several weeks ago. Bunz comes to the post after...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
SaskEnergy Provides Funds For Tribal Council Youth Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 14:14 The chief of the Saskatoon Tribal Council says a new partnership with a Crown corporation is beneficial to both parties. SaskEnergy is partnering with STC and paying for a summer...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Aboriginal AIDS Group Makes Call For More Funds Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 13:27 Aboriginal people need to address the issue of HIV from a traditional and holistic perspective. That’s according to Margaret Akan, the executive director of the All Nations...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Regional College Making Plans To Stage Powwow Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 13:21 The North Battleford campus of North West Regional College is about to host its first ever powwow. It will take place May 21st on the west side of the campus. It is the brainchild...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
SaskPower, Black Lake Sign Deal On Hydro Project Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 13:10 A northern Saskatchewan First Nation has signed an agreement with SaskPower to move forward with feasibility studies for a proposed hydroelectric project. The agreement between the...
