Province Extends Deadline For Diamond Mine Input

Province Extends Deadline For Diamond Mine Input Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 14:07     The provincial government is extending the length of time First Nations and Metis groups can give feedback about a proposed mine in the Fort a la Corne area.   A senior official...

Fond Du Lac Re-strategizing After Failed Vote

Fond Du Lac Re-strategizing After Failed Vote Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 13:56     It’s back to the drawing board for administration officials in Fond du Lac who were hoping to extend the length of time elected politicians could serve in office.   An official...

Cowessess Planning Low-Income Off-reserve Housing

Cowessess Planning Low-Income Off-reserve Housing Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 13:33     A First Nation near Regina is trying to address housing issues.   Cowessess First Nation is seeking provincial support for off-reserve housing developments.   Alvin Delorme,...

Province Must Change Aboriginal Strategy: Liberals

Province Must Change Aboriginal Strategy: Liberals Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:42     Saskatchewan Liberal Leader Ryan Bater says the provincial government needs to change its position on the duty to consult.   Bater has just wrapped up a summer tour of the...

Plans For La Ronge High School Expansion On Track

Plans For La Ronge High School Expansion On Track Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:29     Plans for an expansion to Churchill High School in La Ronge are on schedule.   A spokeswoman with the provincial government says the $22-million project has been approved, and...

Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Visits Prince Albert

Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Visits Prince Albert Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:25     A group of Christian evangelists says the group has travelled from Louisiana to Prince Albert this week to provide spiritual encouragement to the hurting First Nations population.  ...

FNUC Student Wins Humanitarian Award

FNUC Student Wins Humanitarian Award Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:20     A student from First Nations University in Regina is this year’s recipient for the Red Cross Humanitarian Award.   Thomas Benjoe won the award for his positive involvement with...

YMCA Gets Funding For Leadership Training Program

YMCA Gets Funding For Leadership Training Program Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:17     Regina’s YMCA has received $50,000 from the federal government.   The money will go towards the Tomorrow’s Y’s Leaders, a project that helps young Aboriginal...

Diabetes Workshop Hosted In Regina’s North Central

Diabetes Workshop Hosted In Regina’s North Central Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:13     The North Central Community Centre in Regina held a diabetes forum last night.   The workshop provided information about diabetes to the community.   Doreen Lloyd is a...

Concern Raised About Acid Rain In La Loche Area

Concern Raised About Acid Rain In La Loche Area Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 12:31     The Saskatchewan Environmental Society says there is new data to justify acid rain concerns in northern Saskatchewan, especially in the La Loche region.   The society says provincial...