by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
First Nations Forced To Delay Event With Chinese Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 15:24 Scheduling problems have prompted two Saskatchewan First Nations to postpone a planned expo with Asian investors. The Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nation and Pheasant Rump...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Protest Shuts Down Band Office On Northern Reserve Monday, October 19, 2009 at 15:16 The chief of the Clearwater River Dene Nation is trying to win a court injunction against protesters on the reserve who are blockading the band office. Roy Cheecham says the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northern Manslaughter Case Ends In Guilty Plea Monday, October 19, 2009 at 15:06 A judge has sentenced a northern Saskatchewan man to 11 years in jail for the killing of a Pelican Narrows resident. Alvin Morin died in August of last year after an incident broke...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Incumbent Chief Re-Elected At English River Monday, October 19, 2009 at 15:00 Ralph Paul has been re-elected chief of the English River Dene Nation. The incumbent leader defeated two other challengers during an election Friday. He will now serve another...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Ahenakew Profiled In TV Documentary Friday, October 16, 2009 at 14:55 The life of former Assembly of First Nations national chief David Ahenakew will be featured this weekend on CTV’s Indigenous Circle. The idea to do a documentary on Ahenakew’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Saskatchewan Commercial Fishers Ramp Up Production Friday, October 16, 2009 at 14:52 The Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation says this has been a banner year for commercial fishers in Saskatchewan — but they won’t be getting any final payments this...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
More Housing Available For Pinehouse Seniors Friday, October 16, 2009 at 14:48 A new housing project aimed specifically at seniors has opened in Pinehouse. The rental housing unit for low- to moderate- income seniors was jointly funded by the federal and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Warrant Out For Lloydminster Robbery Suspect Friday, October 16, 2009 at 14:46 An arrest warrant has been issued for a North Battleford man previously arrested and charged for an armed robbery in Lloydminster. 21-year-old Orville Christopher Bird was arrested...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Former Students Guests of Honour at Rideau Hall Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 14:43 A special ceremony honouring residential school survivors took place today at the residence of Canada’s Governor General. Michaelle Jean addressed a crowd which included...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Aglukkaq Praises Cowessess For H1N1 Preparedness Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 14:42 The federal Minister of Health says the Cowessess First Nation has a “model” H1N1 pandemic plan. Leona Aglukkaq spent today touring Cowessess to see the...
