Court To Decide How Long Halkett’s Prelim Will Be

Court To Decide How Long Halkett’s Prelim Will Be Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 14:36     A pre-trial conference will be held next month for a Prince Albert man accused of killing a 16-year-old girl.   Cody Halkett was charged earlier this month after the...

Feds To Evaluate Reserves’ Water Systems

Feds To Evaluate Reserves’ Water Systems Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 14:32     The federal government says it has hired a private contractor to carry out a nation-wide assessment of First Nations drinking water.   The government has contracted Neegan Burnside Ltd....

Hatchet Lake Set To Elect New Council

Hatchet Lake Set To Elect New Council Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 14:17     A general election will take place on the Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation next week.   Incumbent Chief Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth is seeking re-election against challenger Bart Tsannie.   Meantime,...

Violinist, Drummer To Visit Reserves

Violinist, Drummer To Visit Reserves Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 14:15     Two world-class musicians will be making stops on northern reserves this week.   Violinist Brian Johnson and percussionist Lisa Simmermon are continuing the second leg of the Music Alive Program....

Elderly Painter Holds First Exhibit

Elderly Painter Holds First Exhibit Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 14:09     For the first time in his life, 88-year-old Sweetgrass artist Henry Beaudry is showing his work in a public gallery.   The exhibit is on display at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford until June...

Report Slams INAC’s Funding For School Buildings

Report Slams INAC’s Funding For School Buildings Monday, May 25, 2009 at 16:41     An independent report sharply criticizes Indian Affairs’ handling of funds for school construction on First Nations reserves across Canada.   The Parliamentary Budget...