Treaty Commissioner’s Office Gets New Funding

Treaty Commissioner’s Office Gets New Funding Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 15:13     The provincial government hopes to increase awareness about treaty issues and promote racial harmony through public education.   That’s why the government is giving the...

Aboriginal Projects Receive Centennial Funds

Aboriginal Projects Receive Centennial Funds Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 15:09     The provincial government has announced funding to three projects under its Centennial Aboriginal Strategy.   The $1.6 million program aims to help celebrate the heritage and traditions...

Muskeg Lake Band Member Awarded Volunteer Medal

Muskeg Lake Band Member Awarded Volunteer Medal Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 15:06     A well-known contributor to the Kikinahk Friendship Centre in La Ronge is being honoured by the provincial government.   On April 28th, Mary Heimbecker will be in Regina to receive...

Far North In For Wet Spring

Far North In For Wet Spring Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 15:02     Communities in the Far North could be in for some extra rain this spring.   Bob Cormier of Environment Canada says long-term trends in both the Hudson Bay region and the Northwest Territories has him...

House Fire Claims Life On Whitefish Reserve

House Fire Claims Life On Whitefish Reserve Monday, March 21, 2005 at 15:39     Big River RCMP were called to a fatal house fire on the Whitefish reserve early Saturday.   When Mounties arrived on the scene, they found the home fully engulfed in flames.   One person...

Northern Leaders Hoping To See Highways Money

Northern Leaders Hoping To See Highways Money Monday, March 21, 2005 at 15:36     The provincial government is feeling more pressure from northern groups to increase funding for highways in the North.   Four major agencies in northern Saskatchewan are lobbying the NDP...