by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Reserve Takes Tough Stand On Harassment Of Nurses Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 14:53 The Hatchet Lake Dene Nation has been forced to pass a tough band council resolution in the wake of nurses threatening to leave their community. Last week the health director...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Start Of Fort McMurray Connector A Little Closer Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 14:48 A provincial cabinet minister says the Alberta government is further ahead on a potential northern road link between the two provinces than he expected. Highways Minister Wayne...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Wanuskewin Given $2-Million For Upgrades Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 15:25 The Wanuskewin Heritage Park got a boost today from the federal government. Heritage Minister James Moore was on hand to announce more than $2-million that will help the park finish...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Province Commits Funds For Northern Drug Squad Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 15:22 The province’s Minister of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing says a proposed drug squad for northern Saskatchewan is a go. Darryl Hickie says the move is made possible...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Prince Albert Slated To Receive Casino Profits Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 15:15 The mayor of Prince Albert is applauding a new funding agreement for his city. Yesterday, it was announced that the city will get $250,000 a year from the Northern Lights...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Northern Mayor Welcomes Gas Tax Funding Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 15:08 Cheques of federal gas tax money are expected to arrive throughout northern Saskatchewan later this month. The federal government announced in its last budget that communities throughout...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Ministers Discussing Plight Of Aboriginal Women Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 14:57 The province’s minister responsible for the Status of Women says the government needs to focus on education if Aboriginal women are to be successful. Rob Norris is in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Shots Fired Into Reserve Home Full Of People Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 13:59 A shooting on the Onion Lake First Nation over the weekend has sparked an investigation. The Mounties are asking for help finding the person who fired two shots from a high-powered...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Patient First Review Hears Accounts Of Racism Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 13:59 Aboriginal people face obstacles with transportation and racism when it comes to accessing health services in the province. That’s according to preliminary findings of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Tories Served With Petition On Native Education Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 13:51 The federal government has been served with a petition from First Nations citizens who fear it may cancel post-secondary student grants in favour of loans. Chief Gilbert Whiteduck...
