by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Aboriginal Economic Development Report Released Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 15:44 A report has been released on best practices in First Nations, Metis and Inuit Economic Development. The paper contains recommendations that came out of the national symposium on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Saskatchewan Party Leader Visits Montreal Lake Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 15:14 The Montreal Lake Cree Nation is playing host to Saskatchewan’s Opposition leader today. Brad Wall’s visit to the reserve will be one of his final stops on his current...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Wireless Communications Coming To Reserves Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 15:10 First Nations communities across the country will soon be part of a new nation-wide pilot project with the Saskatchewan Communications Network. In an announcement today, SCN will...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Metis Elders Left Off Primrose Payment List Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 13:36 An NDP cabinet minister admits there are some Metis elders affected by the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range who should be on a list for a government payment — but currently...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Oilsands Quest, Clearwater River Remain Far Apart Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 13:33 It doesn’t sound like a northern Saskatchewan chief and an Alberta oilsands exploration executive will be mending fences anytime soon. Clearwater River Dene Nation chief...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
FNUC Board Chair Resigns Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:54 FSIN Vice-Chief Lyle Whitefish has resigned as chair of the First Nations University of Canada’s board of governors. The university has been widely criticized in recent years for having elected politicians...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Elders Getting Cash From Province In Primrose Deal Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:53 The provincial government has officially handed its share of a settlement to four northwest Metis communities affected years ago by the creation of the Primrose Lake Air Weapons...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Tragedy At Good Spirit Lake Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:40 A 10-year-old boy from the Carry the Kettle First Nation has drowned while attending a summer camp. RCMP spokesman Sgt. Brad Kaeding says someone noticed the boy floating face down in the water near a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Muskoday Trying To Cope With Flooding Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:39 The Muskoday First Nation is dealing with flooding for the second year in a row. Band spokesman Herman Crane says the water this year is a lot higher than it was the previous year, and some...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Two Men Arrested In Casino Drug Bust Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:32 An investigation into what the RCMP call “suspicious activity” at a North Battleford casino has resulted in the arrest of two men on drug charges. 60-year-old Edmonton resident...
