La Ronge Resident Welcomes Mallard Fire Study

La Ronge Resident Welcomes Mallard Fire Study Friday, January 25, 2008 at 13:44     A research team from the University Of Lethbridge has finished up its first trip to La Ronge.   The researchers, who are conducting a case study of the 1999 Mallard wildfire that hit...

University Touts Aboriginal Research Tool

University Touts Aboriginal Research Tool Friday, January 25, 2008 at 13:36     A database at the University of Saskatchewan is linking academics and community residents.   It’s called the University of Saskatchewan Native Research Database.   Rebecca Major is a...

Big Crowd Hears Story Of Ex-Gang Members

Big Crowd Hears Story Of Ex-Gang Members Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 14:42     Although there are many community organizations geared towards helping people get out of gangs . . . . that wasn’t what helped two young men in Saskatoon get out of them.   Today,...

Big Island Lake May Lose Only Doctor

Big Island Lake May Lose Only Doctor Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 14:16     The Big Island Lake Cree Nation could be losing its only regular doctor.   According to a report in the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Dr. Raj Natha may move back to Africa is his wife is not...

Primrose Projects On Hold Until Elders Get Cheques

Primrose Projects On Hold Until Elders Get Cheques Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 14:11     The vice-president of the Primrose Lake Economic Development Corporation says decisions still have to be made on how to use much of the $19.5-million settlement awarded to the...

Several Groups Want Share Of Dakota Dunes Profits

Several Groups Want Share Of Dakota Dunes Profits Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 13:54     More than 200 people braved the cold last night to attend an information meeting about the Dakota Dunes Casino’s Community Development Corporation in Saskatoon.   General...

INAC Says Reserve Water Quality Improving

INAC Says Reserve Water Quality Improving Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 14:40     An official with Indian Affairs says good progress is being made on improving drinking water systems on reserves in this province.   Trevor Sutter says the department only knows of...

Not Enough Census Data About Native Women: Jacobs

Not Enough Census Data About Native Women: Jacobs Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 14:31     The president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada says she wishes last year’s census had done a better job of counting the number of Aboriginal women who...

Questions Remain About Cree Lake Drilling Project

Questions Remain About Cree Lake Drilling Project Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 14:14     A trapper in the Patuanak area still has some questions following a meeting with Titan Mining officials last night.   The company, which is planning to explore Cree Lake for...

BATC Eyes Involvement In Multiplex Project

BATC Eyes Involvement In Multiplex Project Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 14:03     By the end of March, a $42 million multi-purpose recreational facility proposed for the Battlefords and area could have a major donor and partner: the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs...