by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
FNUC Board Accepts Budget Proposal Friday, August 26, 2005 at 13:10 A balanced budget has been presented to the board of directors at the First Nations University of Canada. Top officials at the institution say they also expect to see a one per cent increase in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Scott Determined To Increase Aboriginal Capacity Friday, August 26, 2005 at 13:03 Canada’s Indian Affairs minister says his government is not going to solve the problems facing Aboriginal Canadians. Scott says while the government has begun a new...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Zonolite Reportedly Not An Issue On MLTC Reserves Friday, August 26, 2005 at 12:59 A housing official with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council says he hasn’t seen any evidence that vermiculite insulation is a problem on any of the MLTC’s First Nations. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
More Charges Laid Over Disputed MNS Election Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 15:49 Three more people have been charged in connection to last year’s controversial Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election, and it sounds like more charges are coming. The RCMP say...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
“High Risk” Insulation In Five Reserve Structures Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 15:48 Health Canada has classified five buildings on Saskatchewan reserves as being “high risk” due to insulation problems, but can’t guarantee they will...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Northeast Communities Endure Prolonged Blackout Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 15:42 A large portion of northeast Saskatchewan was without power for just under nine hours last night. SaskPower officials believe a combination of a lightning strike and a technical...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Water Spills Over Several Northern Roadways Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 15:35 Continued heavy rain has caused several problems for northern motorists. Saskatchewan Highway officials report a few roads in the North have flooded over because of recent rains. So...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Suspects In Pasqua Pot Bust Appear In Court Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 15:25 Six men charged in the massive marijuana bust on the Pasqua First Nation made their first court appearances in Regina yesterday. Two of the accused are from the Pasqua reserve —...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Tamra’s Mom Going To Jail Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 15:23 The mother of Tamra Keepness has been handed a three-month jail sentence. Lorena Keepness was facing charges of breaching a probation order and prostitution. The 32-year-old told a Regina court...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Scott Open To All Options To Settle Abuse Claims Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 15:22 Indian Affairs Minister Andy Scott says he he’s not opposed to the government delivering a formal apology to victims of residential schools. Former Supreme Court justice...
