Wall Visits Carry The Kettle Reserve

Wall Visits Carry The Kettle Reserve Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:17     The Carry The Kettle First Nation is playing host to Saskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall today.   Wall is attending a pow wow on the reserve to help kickoff a tour of Saskatchewan communities...

Back To Batoche Organizers Ready For Crowds

Back To Batoche Organizers Ready For Crowds Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:14     The chairman of the Back to Batoche committee says he’s optimistic this year’s event will be just as successful as those staged in previous years.   The annual showcase of...

Northern Dene Band To Host National Gathering

Northern Dene Band To Host National Gathering Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:11     The English River First Nation is preparing to host the National Denesuline Gathering next month in Patuanak.   Preparations are well underway for the event which also coincides with a...

Former Northern Affairs Official Promoted

Former Northern Affairs Official Promoted Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:08     A provincial civil servant familiar to several northern leaders has been promoted.   Alan Parkinson, who served as the deputy minister of Northern Affairs from 2002 until 2004, is now the...

Reserve Drinking Water Hearing Held July 26

Reserve Drinking Water Hearing Held July 26 Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 13:11     Public hearings will take place in Saskatoon next week to address the state of drinking water on First Nations reserves.   Harry Swain is the Chairman of the group carrying out the...

Northern Overtime Exemption Meeting Held In August

Northern Overtime Exemption Meeting Held In August Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 13:10     A Government MLA says he hopes to hear from as many northerners as possible about the issue of the Northern Overtime Exemption.   Ron Harper says public meetings over the issue...