Jolibois Hoping To Run In Federal Election

Jolibois Hoping To Run In Federal Election Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:55     A northern mayor has announced her intention to run in the coming federal election — if there is one.   La Loche mayor Georgina Jolibois has announced she plans to seek the NDP...

Appeals Launched Into LLRIB Election

Appeals Launched Into LLRIB Election Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:51     The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s newly-elected chief and council have postponed their council meetings until further notice because of a number of appeals of the recent band election.   The...

Political Unrest In Poundmaker

Political Unrest In Poundmaker Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:45     A sit-in is taking place today at the band office on the Poundmaker First Nation.   Eric Tootoosis, the person leading the demonstration, says the move is being made in an attempt to force a new...

Keewatin Yatthe Begins Accreditation Process

Keewatin Yatthe Begins Accreditation Process Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:42     The Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority is taking steps to enhance its image.   The health authority recently applied to the Canadian Council on Health Services to be officially...

Uncertain Future For DFO In Northern Saskatchewan

Uncertain Future For DFO In Northern Saskatchewan Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:37     Officials with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans say it’s still not clear what impact a new downsizing plan will have on northern Saskatchewan.   According to the...

Funding Announced To Help Homeless Native People

Funding Announced To Help Homeless Native People Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:35     The federal government has announced over $1 million in funding to projects in North Battleford and Meadow Lake aimed at addressing homelessness.   The funding is being provided under...