by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northerners Amongst Those Heading Out To Vote Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 14:04 Voters in municipalities across the province are headed to the polls today. In Saskatchewan’s north, the most hotly-contested mayoralty races are in La Ronge, where the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northerners Now Receiving H1N1 Flu Shots Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 14:00 Vaccinations have begun in northern Saskatchewan for the H1N1 flu. Residents in Denare Beach received phone calls today from the local band office, reminding them they could receive...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Chiefs Gear Up For FSIN Election, Flu Season Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 13:51 Chiefs from across Saskatchewan will be in Saskatoon for the next two days, attending this year’s Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations fall legislative assembly. Today...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
FSIN Removes John Cochrane Motion From Agenda Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 13:36 A Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations senator says there was a violation at the FSIN’s legislative assembly in Saskatoon today when an item was removed from the agenda...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
SaskPower Not Involved In Flooding Settlement Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 13:07 A SaskPower spokesperson says the company was “caught unawares” by a compensation deal offered to a Manitoba First Nation affected by one of SaskPower’s dams. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Aboriginal Groups Get Business Prep Dollars Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 13:01 Nine Aboriginal communities will benefit from money and training to become business-ready. Westcap Management announced yesterday which groups will be part of BRIDG (Business Ready...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
First Nations Compete In Weight Loss Contest Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 12:55 Oatmeal bannock, taco soup and spicy hummus: these were some items on the menu at last night’s food preparation session for members of the Standing Buffalo and Peepeekisis...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
La Ronge Loses Veterinary Services Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 12:39 The La Ronge Veterinary Clinic, which brings a doctor from Lac La Biche, Alberta, is closing its doors today. Dr. Clarence Mechor has decided to stop bringing his clinic to La Ronge after 30...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
PBCN Chief Upset Over INAC Offer To Manitoba Band Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 12:30 The chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says he is disappointed the government is moving ahead with compensation for a Manitoba band, while excluding his own. It was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
John Cochrane’s FSIN Membership Bid Opposed Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 12:27 A resolution that’s expected to be addressed later this week at the FSIN’s legislative assembly in Saskatoon is already under fire. The Cumberland House Cree Nation...
