by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Province Handed Petition Over Foster Care Deaths Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 14:55 A group of 50 people — mostly Aboriginal women — gathered on the steps of the Saskatchewan Legislature in Regina yesterday. They were supporting Chris Martell, who...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Green Lake Hoping For Tourism-Based Revitalization Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 14:48 Community leaders in Green Lake are welcoming a $1.5 million grant from the province announced yesterday. The money will be used to build a 25-unit RV park at the eastern...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Native Group Hopes To Enlighten Business Community Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 14:38 An organization that works to promote Aboriginal business hopes a new survey it is conducting will change attitudes of the general public, corporate Canada and decision-makers...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Store Chain Hopes Signs Lead To Healthier Shopping Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 14:32 A new healthy eating program is being introduced at Northern and NorthMart stores across the country. The goal of the “Paint Your Plate with Colour” signs is to...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
First Nations Education Grants Focus Of Rally Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 14:38 A rally was held in Regina earlier today over the funding of First Nations post-secondary education. The event took place at the First Nations University of Canada, and drew...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Tribal Council Split Over Election Rule Change Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 14:34 The chief of the Little Black Bear First Nation is defending last-minute amendments to the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council election act. The amended election act was...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Murder Charge Laid In Deschambault Lake Death Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 14:20 A charge of second-degree murder has been laid in connection to the weekend assault in Deschambault Lake that claimed the life of a local teen. Eighteen-year-old Justin...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Millions Given To Two Northern Communities Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 14:19 The provincial government has approved projects worth about $3.1 million for the Big River First Nation and the Northern Village of Green Lake. Big River will receive $1.66-million...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
La Ronge Alternative Measures Program Revamped Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 14:16 A protocol to streamline the La Ronge Alternative Measures Program was signed today. The ceremony at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band council chambers involved several government...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Guilty Verdict Delivered At Impaired Driving Case Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 21:26 A Stony Rapids man has been found guilty of impaired driving causing death. Yesterday, a 12-member jury in Prince Albert determined Wilbert Mercredi caused the accident which...
