by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
AREVA May Re-route McArthur Ore Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 12:27 AREVA says it’s thinking of trucking uranium ore from the McArthur River mine to the processing facility at McClean Lake. The journey, which includes travelling through several northern...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Fond Du Lac Votes Against Longer Terms Of Office Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 12:21 The people of Fond du Lac have voted decisively against increasing the length of terms of their elected officials. The local First Nation held a plebiscite yesterday, asking band...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Housing Loan Distribution Could Cause Strife Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 12:16 A vice-chief with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says the federal government’s stimulus package could drive wedges between bands in the province. It wasn’t...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Poundmaker Plans Re-enactment Of 1885 Fight Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 12:12 A famous battle will be re-staged at the Poundmaker Cree Nation next summer. Cree and Assiniboine warriors fought North West Mounted Police and militia near Cut Knife Hill in 1885. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Poundmaker May Soon Stop Boiling Water Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12:43 An end to a boil water advisory on the Poundmaker Cree Nation may be in sight. A new pump was installed on Friday. Water workers are testing the water to make sure it’s safe to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Fond Du Lac Members To Vote On Longer Terms Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12:38 Depending on the outcome of a plebiscite today in Fond du Lac, elected officials with that First Nation might get to stay in office a little longer. Up until now, the victors in any...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Healing Gathering Proof Of Progress: Joseph Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12:20 FSIN Chief Lawrence Joseph says the healing gathering at the Poundmaker Cree Nation last week represents a triumph for Aboriginal people. Joseph notes it wasn’t so long ago that...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Flu Fears Keep Four Bands Away From Games Friday, August 07, 2009 at 15:55 Four First Nations, all from the same tribal council, will not have participants at this year’s First Nations Summer Games because of fears of swine flu. Games coordinator Kelly...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Saskatchewan Singer Witnesses Jamboree Tragedy Friday, August 07, 2009 at 13:37 A musician who grew up in northern Saskatchewan is deeply grateful to have survived a close encounter with the plow winds at the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta last weekend. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Renowned Land Claims Expert Dies Friday, August 07, 2009 at 13:26 A leading authority on First Nations land claims has died. Stewart Raby passed away last Saturday. He was instrumental in resolving many claims throughout Saskatchewan. The Oxford graduate...
