Opposition Wants AB to Pay for Oil Sands Pollution

Opposition Wants AB to Pay for Oil Sands Pollution Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:54     A provincial NDP member wants to bring forth a bill that will make Alberta pay for oil sands pollution in Saskatchewan.   Environment Critic Sandra Morin says the Wall...

New Chief of Thunderchild a Familiar Face

New Chief of Thunderchild a Familiar Face Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 14:30     There’s a new chief on the Thunderchild First Nation, and he has lots of experience in the political arena.   Delbert Wapass, a former FSIN Vice-Chief, was chosen to replace Dale Awasis...

Service for Fallen Officer Set for Wednesday

Service for Fallen Officer Set for Wednesday Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 14:29     Funeral arrangements have been announced for a constable from the Prince Albert police service.   The service for the late Tim Ballantyne will begin at one p.m. Wednesday at the...

Mine Worker Recognized For Rescue Effort

Mine Worker Recognized For Rescue Effort Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 14:28     A worker from the Key Lake Uranium Mine has been recognized for his efforts to rescue a man who was found lying on a Prince Albert sidewalk.   Sean Crittendon was driving home when he...

Student Helps Fight Cancer

Student Helps Fight Cancer Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 14:26     An 8 year-old boy from a Prince Albert community school is doing his best to help fight cancer.   On Monday Preston Switenky shaved his head as part of a fundraiser at Turgeon School.   The effort...

Province Providing Capital to FN Businesses

Province Providing Capital to FN Businesses Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 14:25     First Nations businesses needing capital to grow their companies will soon have a place to access that money.   The provincial government is launching a $3 million loan program in the...

FSIN Welcomes Child Welfare Review

FSIN Welcomes Child Welfare Review Monday, December 20, 2010 at 15:14     The FSIN welcomes the Saskatchewan Child Welfare Review Panel’s report as it says it reinforces what its own reports have been saying for years.   Now the FSIN hopes the province will...

LLRIB To Provide After Hours Protection Services

LLRIB To Provide After Hours Protection Services Monday, December 20, 2010 at 15:11     The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has announced it will begin providing emergency child protection services after hours for children living off-reserve.   The group will also be looking...

Incumbent Chief Returns on Key First Nation

Incumbent Chief Returns on Key First Nation Monday, December 20, 2010 at 15:09     Unofficial results indicate the incumbent chief is returning on the Key First Nation.   Elections for chief and council were held on Friday.   According to unofficial results, Clarence...

Uranium Company Donates to PA Food Bank

Uranium Company Donates to PA Food Bank Monday, December 20, 2010 at 15:07     The Prince Albert Food Bank is getting a helping hand.   Cameco has announced it is giving the organization $10,000.   Company spokesman Murray Lyons says they know the money will be put to...