Vermette Endorses Lingenfelter’s Leadership Bid

Vermette Endorses Lingenfelter’s Leadership Bid Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 16:50     NDP leadership hopeful Dwain Lingenfelter has added another northern MLA to his list of supporters.   Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette has announced his endorsement of...

“Diabetic In Denial” Planning Wilderness Walk

“Diabetic In Denial” Planning Wilderness Walk Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 16:48     A northern Saskatchewan man plans to walk through the wildnerness from Ile-a-la-Crosse to La Ronge next month in an effort to raise awareness about diabetes.   Nap...

Inquest Scheduled Into Death Of Northern Inmate

Inquest Scheduled Into Death Of Northern Inmate Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 16:46     Details surrounding the death of a northerner will be revealed at an inquest next week in Regina.   Maurice Raymond Toulejour died on December 4th, 2007 while he was incarcerated...

Province Scrutinizing Air Ambulance Service

Province Scrutinizing Air Ambulance Service Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 16:44     A review of the province’s air ambulance service is being launched.   Health Minister Don McMorris says he wants to improve medical transportation to meet the growing demand.  ...

INAC, Chiefs Discuss Drinking Water Guidelines

INAC, Chiefs Discuss Drinking Water Guidelines Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 16:42     A closed-door session is taking place in Saskatoon today about the future of drinking water on reserves.   Chiefs and other First Nations officials are being consulted by Indian...

Researcher Dispels “Myths” About Urban Aboriginals

Researcher Dispels “Myths” About Urban Aboriginals Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 16:38     A professor from the University of Saskatchewan says there are too many myths surrounding the movement of Aboriginal people to the city.   Evelyn Peters says many...