by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Future of Aboriginal Healing Foundation In Doubt Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 11:48 Manitoba MP Niki Ashton wants the federal government to extend its funding commitment to the Aboriginal Healing Foundation. The program is slated to end in March. Ashton is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Early Results Of Flin Flon Soil Study Inconclusive Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 11:43 The lead researcher of a soil study in Flin Flon is seeking to reassure the public about some recent findings. Murray Lee confirms that lead amounts in 30 of the 200 children...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northern Health Care Providers Vote To Strike Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 15:08 Union members in two northern Saskatchewan health regions have voted in favour of strike action if they don’t get a new collective agreement soon. SGEU says licensed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Anti-Racism Group Wants Inquiry Into Pasqua Case Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:25 A call is going out for an inquiry into a case involving a First Nations woman from southern Saskatchewan. Natalie Pasqua is a 28-year-old member of the Muskowekwan band. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
FSIN Says Land Deal Needs First Nations’ Blessing Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:22 The FSIN is demanding an immediate meeting with the province and Ottawa about a recent settlement of a mineral rights deal between the two governments. Canada and the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
FSIN Makes Call For Health Advocacy Office Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:12 The FSIN says First Nations people need their own health advocacy office to help them find their way through the health care system. Acting executive director Kyle Prettyshield says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
AFN To Push Strahl For Firm Education Commitment Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:05 An Assembly of First Nations regional chief from Quebec wants education to be a priority for Indian Affairs. At a special AFN assembly in Ottawa earlier this month, Indian...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northern Ice Road Behind Schedule Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 12:57 A road service coordinator is advising motorists in Fond du Lac that the ice on Lake Athabasca isn’t thick enough to drive over. Victor Fern says the 57-kilometre stretch of road...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Band Praised For Foresight In Business Venture Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 12:54 A northern Saskatchewan First Nation recognized the need to invest for its future. That’s according to Tron Power president Jim Elliott. The company is owned by the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Airline Safety Regulations Questioned Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 12:55 Some questions are being raised about new safety regulations for Canadian airlines, following a recent report on a fatal plane crash in northern Saskatchewan. The regulations under...
