by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Report Explores Best Practices By First Nations Friday, September 04, 2009 at 12:48 The National Centre for First Nations Governance has released a report detailing best practices being used by First Nations communities. The centre is based in British Columbia,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Shelter Allowances Boosted In High-Rent Markets Friday, September 04, 2009 at 12:43 The minister of Social Services says adjustments to the province’s shelter allowance programs are in line with the government’s commitment to help low-income families...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Pine Grove Inmates’ Art To Be Showcased Friday, September 04, 2009 at 12:34 A selection of original artworks from some female inmates will be on display tonight in Prince Albert. Beginning at 7 p.m., members of the public are invited out to the P.A. Arts...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Witness Protection Act Also For Reserve Residents Thursday, September 03, 2009 at 13:37 The minister of Corrections says a new law designed to protect witnesses in the province also applies to residents on-reserve. The Saskatchewan Witness Protection Act came...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Saulteaux Youth Raise Awareness Of Suicide Thursday, September 03, 2009 at 12:31 Youth at the Saulteaux First Nation youth have organized several events to highlight their concern about suicide. Next week is National Suicide Awareness Week, and on Tuesday,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Casino Funds To Go Toward Community Projects Thursday, September 03, 2009 at 12:12 The Northern Lights Community Development Corporation presented the city of Prince Albert with a cheque for $125,000 today. The money will go towards four projects in the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Wild Rice Crop May Yet Be Saved Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at 13:35 The wild rice harvest is underway in northern Saskatchewan, and the news is not all bad. Terry Helary of Northern Lights Foods — a company owned by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band —...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Water Treatment Location Debated In La Ronge Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at 12:59 The president of the Lac la Ronge Conservancy group says the Town of La Ronge was “wrong” to build its water treatment plant in a lakefront park. Rob Mackenzie raised...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Conference To Explore Cemetery Preservation Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at 12:57 The first national conference on restoring Aboriginal cemeteries will be held this month in Regina. Elmer Eashappie is coordinating the event, which is called “Restore and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Colonial Era Trading Explored In Art Purchase Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at 12:51 The MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina has received a $30,000 award to purchase six works by Saskatchewan artist Ruth Cuthand. The works are part of Cuthand’s Trading Series....
