by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Aboriginal Post-Secondary Funding Must Go Up: CFS Monday, December 21, 2009 at 13:42 The Canadian Federation of Students says the government must uphold treaty rights, especially when it comes to education funding. CFS spokesman Jaden Keitlah was responding to a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Museum Plans First Nations Cultural Exhibits Monday, December 21, 2009 at 13:40 Within a year or so, the Western Development Museum will house three exhibits with information on First Nations life. All three will be part of the “Winning the Prairie...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Athabasca Band Members In P.A. Get Christmas Meals Monday, December 21, 2009 at 13:37 Urban members of the three Athabasca Basin bands will be able to enjoy a Christmas feast in their own homes this year, thanks to an investment by their First Nations. Black...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
NLSD Chair Troubled By Education Spending Freeze Friday, December 18, 2009 at 13:42 The chair of the Northern Lights School Division says he’s concerned about a government spending freeze. On Dec. 8, provincial Finance minister Rod Gantefoer announced that...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Four Charged In Drug Bust By Northern Unit Friday, December 18, 2009 at 13:38 Northern Saskatchewan’s drug enforcement unit has helped crack a case in Prince Albert. Four people appeared in court yesterday to answer to a variety of charges. Gary Hoedel...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
No Loss Of Northern Postal Service: Canada Post Friday, December 18, 2009 at 13:35 A spokeswoman for Canada Post is clarifying changes that are coming to some of their northern offices. Teresa Williams says there are no plans to reduce services in La Loche or...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Tron Power Honoured For Business Success Friday, December 18, 2009 at 13:34 Several Aboriginal businesses, including one owned by the English River First Nation in northern Saskatchewan, are being recognized for their success. A report released Tuesday by the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
2010 Northern Reading Program Has Olympic Focus Friday, December 18, 2009 at 13:30 In the run-up to the Vancouver Olympics, northern Saskatchewan’s regional library system is encouraging northerners to exercise both their bodies and their minds. From...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Flooded Mine Half Pumped Out: Cameco Friday, December 18, 2009 at 10:55 Cameco continues to pump water out of the Cigar Lake mine. Company officials say about half of the total volume of water in the flooded mine has been pumped out, and they’re now down...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
UDP Chair Agrees With Focus On Uranium Research Friday, December 18, 2009 at 10:46 The chair of the Uranium Development Partnership says it makes sense to hold off on nuclear energy in Saskatchewan. Dr. Richard Florizone headed up the group that prepared a...
