FNUC Board Accepts Budget Proposal

FNUC Board Accepts Budget Proposal Friday, August 26, 2005 at 13:10     A balanced budget has been presented to the board of directors at the First Nations University of Canada.   Top officials at the institution say they also expect to see a one per cent increase in...

Scott Determined To Increase Aboriginal Capacity

Scott Determined To Increase Aboriginal Capacity Friday, August 26, 2005 at 13:03     Canada’s Indian Affairs minister says his government is not going to solve the problems facing Aboriginal Canadians.   Scott says while the government has begun a new...

Zonolite Reportedly Not An Issue On MLTC Reserves

Zonolite Reportedly Not An Issue On MLTC Reserves Friday, August 26, 2005 at 12:59     A housing official with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council says he hasn’t seen any evidence that vermiculite insulation is a problem on any of the MLTC’s First Nations.  ...

More Charges Laid Over Disputed MNS Election

More Charges Laid Over Disputed MNS Election Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 15:49     Three more people have been charged in connection to last year’s controversial Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election, and it sounds like more charges are coming.   The RCMP say...

“High Risk” Insulation In Five Reserve Structures

“High Risk” Insulation In Five Reserve Structures Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 15:48     Health Canada has classified five buildings on Saskatchewan reserves as being “high risk” due to insulation problems, but can’t guarantee they will...

Northeast Communities Endure Prolonged Blackout

Northeast Communities Endure Prolonged Blackout Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 15:42     A large portion of northeast Saskatchewan was without power for just under nine hours last night.   SaskPower officials believe a combination of a lightning strike and a technical...