by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Vermette Wins NDP Nomination In Cumberland Monday, May 12, 2008 at 15:28 An Air Ronge man will carry the NDP banner in a soon-to-be-called provincial by-election in northern Saskatchewan. According to party officials, Doyle Vermette won quite handily in last...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Fishers Ready To Formally Apply For Dual Marketing Monday, May 12, 2008 at 15:21 An official with the Saskatchewan Commercial Fishers’ Co-operative says fishers have decided to try and gain a ministerial exemption from the Freshwater Fish Marketing...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Indian Affairs Accused Of Slowing Reserve Creation Monday, May 12, 2008 at 15:08 Some First Nations are hoping Indian and Northern Affairs Canada speeds up reserve creation in this province. Around 30 chiefs and band councillors met with the Auditor...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Hearings Set For Appeals Regarding LLRIB Election Friday, May 09, 2008 at 15:14 The election appeals officer for the Lac La Ronge Indian Band has decided to hold hearings into three of the six appeals filed in connection to the recent vote. Lucky Man First...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
La Loche Mayor Not Keen On Nuclear Facility Idea Friday, May 09, 2008 at 13:24 The mayor of La Loche says she had no idea her community was even being considered as a potential site for a nuclear reactor. Georgina Jolibois also says even if she had been...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Province Planning Northern Duty To Consult Meeting Friday, May 09, 2008 at 13:21 Plans are in the works to hold a roundtable discussion this summer for northern First Nations and Metis groups concerning the duty to consult issue. First Nations and Metis...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Let It Burn Policy Still Mostly Intact Friday, May 09, 2008 at 12:55 Despite repeatedly criticizing the previous NDP government’s forest fire policy, it appears the new Saskatchewan Party government has made minimal changes for the upcoming fire season. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Poundmaker First Nation To Get New Leadership Friday, May 09, 2008 at 12:45 There will be a new chief on the Poundmaker First Nation after the band holds its elections next Thursday. Councillor Dwayne Antoine, Marie Tootoosis and Floyd Favel are vying for the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Study Criticizes Ottawa Over Urban Native Housing Friday, May 09, 2008 at 12:43 An researcher from the University of Saskatchewan has released a study on housing issues facing off-reserve Aboriginal people. The report by Ryan Walker states that a growing number...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
La Loche Considered As Possible Nuclear Site Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 15:18 A provincial cabinet minister says the leaked report which examined the possibility of setting up a nuclear reactor near La Loche isn’t on the table. The study concluded that...
