PBCN Tribal Police On Recruitment Drive

PBCN Tribal Police On Recruitment Drive Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 13:24     The new tribal police force of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is on the road this week.   Hector Thiboutot School in Sandy Bay was the first stop for 19 new recruits of the force today.  ...

La Ronge Band Hires Experienced Electoral Officer

La Ronge Band Hires Experienced Electoral Officer Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 13:19     The new electoral officer for the Lac La Ronge Indian Band feels he has the necessary experience to run a smooth election.   Charles Whitecap will be in charge when members of...

Native Woman Named New Poet Laureate

Native Woman Named New Poet Laureate Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 13:16     A member of Alberta’s Saddle Lake First Nation has been named Saskatchewan’s new Poet Laureate.   Louise Halfe, also known as Sky Dancer, has lived in Saskatoon for the past 18...

Waterhen Chief At Odds With New Band Council

Waterhen Chief At Odds With New Band Council Monday, January 17, 2005 at 15:45     The Waterhen Lake First Nation is the scene of some political turmoil today.   A peaceful protest involving 20 people is taking place outside the band office.   The protesters support...

Diamond Prospects Near James Smith Looking Good

Diamond Prospects Near James Smith Looking Good Monday, January 17, 2005 at 15:42     An official with Shore Gold says a mine could be operating within five years at the Fort a’la Corne diamond site east of Prince Albert.   Shore Gold vice-president of...

Health Region Enlists Help of Northern Executive

Health Region Enlists Help of Northern Executive Monday, January 17, 2005 at 15:40     The acting C.E.O. of the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority has been appointed to sit on the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region board.   Angelique Haysom says the posting...