Atleo Open To Review Of AFN Election Rules

Atleo Open To Review Of AFN Election Rules Friday, August 14, 2009 at 15:19     Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo says rules for voting for the organization’s top job could change soon.   He says several chiefs have said they would like to see...

Strahl Defends Reserve Housing Funding

Strahl Defends Reserve Housing Funding Friday, August 14, 2009 at 15:09     Federal Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl admits the federal housing stimulus program won’t solve the housing shortage on Saskatchewan reserves.   Saskatchewan only qualifies for $60...

Timber Bay Survivors Not Part Of Class-Action Suit

Timber Bay Survivors Not Part Of Class-Action Suit Friday, August 14, 2009 at 14:58     A lawyer for survivors of the Timber Bay day school says there are no plans at this time to join a high-profile class-action lawsuit against the federal government.   Recently, day...

Province Told To Put Oilsands Projects On Hiatus

Province Told To Put Oilsands Projects On Hiatus Friday, August 14, 2009 at 14:54     An independent environmental group is recommending a three- to four-year halt to oilsands development in the province’s northwest.   The Saskatchewan Environmental Society says...

Boil Water Advisory For La Ronge Ended

Boil Water Advisory For La Ronge Ended Friday, August 14, 2009 at 14:52     A Saskatchewan Environment official says the precautionary drinking water advisory in La Ronge was necessary — even though tests on the water turned out OK.   Local residents had been...

H1N1 Flu Absent At First Nations Summer Games

H1N1 Flu Absent At First Nations Summer Games Friday, August 14, 2009 at 14:50     Organizers say not a single case of the H1N1 virus was reported during the Saskatchewan First Nations Summer Games in Onion Lake, which ended last night.   Games co-ordinator Kelly...