Bands To Get Cash For New Health Centres

Bands To Get Cash For New Health Centres Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 11:51     Three First Nations in Saskatchewan are set to benefit under Ottawa’s economic action plan.   The federal government has announced that the Sturgeon Lake, Piapot and...

Gold Mining Company Begins New Drilling Program

Gold Mining Company Begins New Drilling Program Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 11:49     Drilling is set to begin later this month on two newly-discovered sites in northern Saskatchewan that may be mineable gold deposits.   Golden Band Resources will begin the...

Centre Aims To Help People Gain Resource Know-How

Centre Aims To Help People Gain Resource Know-How Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 14:08     A centre to help First Nations get jobs and expertise in natural resources was officially opened in Saskatoon today.   It’s called the Saskatchewan First Nations Natural...

Smelter impact On Children To Be Tested

Smelter impact On Children To Be Tested Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 14:04     More studies are being conducted in the Flin Flon/Creighton area to determine what, if any, impact a nearby smelter plant has had on residents.   Over the next six weeks, exposure to...

Election Fever Hits Cumberland House, La Loche

Election Fever Hits Cumberland House, La Loche Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 13:58     The former mayor of Cumberland House wants his job back.   Dale McAuley will be challenging incumbent Andy McKay in the village’s upcoming election.   McAuley’s most...

FSIN Vice-Chief Seeks Suicide Prevention Funding

FSIN Vice-Chief Seeks Suicide Prevention Funding Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 13:56     A vice-chief with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is calling on the federal government for more funding to combat suicide among First Nations youth.   Glen Pratt...