Departed FNUC Administrator Explains Why She Left

Departed FNUC Administrator Explains Why She Left Thursday, August 04, 2005 at 15:00     A woman who resigned from her administrative role at the First Nations University of Canada this week has explained her reasons for doing so.   Dr. Denise Henning had been serving...

Metis Sign Slated To Go Up Outside La Loche

Metis Sign Slated To Go Up Outside La Loche Thursday, August 04, 2005 at 14:58     A Metis leader in the province’s northwest says he’s looking forward to the establishment of a cultural sign on the outskirts of La Loche.   Don Montgrand, the president of...

Call Made For Hall Lake RCMP Detachment

Call Made For Hall Lake RCMP Detachment Thursday, August 04, 2005 at 14:55     A band councillor on the Hall Lake reserve feels his community would greatly benefit from a more visible RCMP presence.   Leonard Halkett says he held talks recently with Saskatchewan...

Province Updating Northern “Values-At-Risk”

Province Updating Northern “Values-At-Risk” Thursday, August 04, 2005 at 14:49     A provincial fire official says work is being done this month to re-identify how vulnerable certain northern cottages and outfitting camps are to forest fires.   John Cook...

National Dene Organization Slowly Taking Shape

National Dene Organization Slowly Taking Shape Thursday, August 04, 2005 at 14:39     Dene First Nations from across western Canada are being represented at their annual gathering in Fort Chipeywan, Alberta this week.   One issue expected to generate a lot of...

MNS Area Director Names Health Board Chair

MNS Area Director Names Health Board Chair Thursday, August 04, 2005 at 14:37     The province has announced the re-appointment of 11 northerners to the Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority board.   Longtime Metis Nation of Saskatchewan area director Al...

Northern Health Region Pleased With Recent Survey

Northern Health Region Pleased With Recent Survey Thursday, August 04, 2005 at 14:31     Officials with a northern health region are pleased with the outcome of a recent accreditation survey.   The Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation reviewed the...

Traffic Resumes On Washed-Out Northern Highway

Traffic Resumes On Washed-Out Northern Highway Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 14:54     An important road link in northern Saskatchewan finally re-opened over the weekend.   Highway 905, which connects communities in the Far North and some mine sites to the rest of the...

Former LLRIB Chief Appointed To FNUC Task Force

Former LLRIB Chief Appointed To FNUC Task Force Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 14:48     The First Nations University of Canada has recruited a high-profile name from northern Saskatchewan to help the institution recover from recent financial and governance woes.  ...

James Smith Official Vouches For Safety Of Water

James Smith Official Vouches For Safety Of Water Tuesday, August 02, 2005 at 14:45     An official on the James Smith Cree Nation says he feels confident water supplies on the reserve are safe, despite the concerns of a band member.   Bill Marion is the manager of...