First Nations Chiropractic Coverage Ending

First Nations Chiropractic Coverage Ending Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 15:08     Health Canada is apparently sticking to its plan to no longer provide coverage for chiropractic services to First Nations people.   The decision by the First Nations and Inuit Health...

Chief Responds to Lawsuit Allegations

Chief Responds to Lawsuit Allegations Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 15:05     A lawsuit alleging a misuse of funds at a northern reserve is likely just a misunderstanding, according to the band’s chief.   Guy Lariviere of the Canoe Lake Cree Nation says he only...

Experts Discuss Native Sport Development

Experts Discuss Native Sport Development Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 15:02     A conference on the development of Aboriginal sport is taking place in Saskatoon today.   Representatives from a number of different First Nations, Metis and non-Aboriginal groups are on...

Canoe Lake Members Sue Former TLE Trustees

Canoe Lake Members Sue Former TLE Trustees Monday, September 27, 2004 at 14:39     A lawsuit has been launched against the chief of a northern First Nation, the band’s former lawyer and a number of former trustees.   The statement of claim, launched by some...

Big River Youth Killed in Collision

Big River Youth Killed in Collision Monday, September 27, 2004 at 14:31     The Big River RCMP is investigating a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision that took place late Thursday night near Debden.   At around 11:25 pm, a 16-year-old male youth from the Big River...

Perfect Attenders to be Rewarded with Cash

Perfect Attenders to be Rewarded with Cash Monday, September 27, 2004 at 14:28     The Northern Lights School Division is offering cash incentives to students that record perfect school attendance.   Any child that doesn’t miss a single day from kindergarten to...

Northerners Finding Jobs in Oilsands

Northerners Finding Jobs in Oilsands Monday, September 27, 2004 at 14:26     A project designed to connect northerners with jobs in northern Alberta’s oilsands has already surpassed last year’s job placement numbers.   Last year, the Bridges to Employment...

Native Housing Symposium Draws Good Reviews

Native Housing Symposium Draws Good Reviews Monday, September 27, 2004 at 14:21     The leader of the Agency Chiefs Tribal Council says he thinks his group is making good progress in the struggle to create better housing for First Nations residents.   Lyle Whitefish...

PBCN Member Chosen to Help Lead Youth Committee

PBCN Member Chosen to Help Lead Youth Committee Monday, September 27, 2004 at 14:15     A young woman from Southend has been named a co-chair of the Provincial Youth Advisory Committee of Saskatchewan.   Rachel Jane Jobb, who is pursuing her education at the...

No One Injured in Plane Mishap at La Ronge Airport

No One Injured in Plane Mishap at La Ronge Airport Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 13:22     The president of Norcanair says one of the company’s aircraft will remain grounded until an investigation into a recent incident is complete.   On Tuesday, a plane...