Aboriginal Affairs Gets Name Change

Aboriginal Affairs Gets Name Change Friday, October 01, 2004 at 14:55     The provincial department of Aboriginal Affairs is getting a new name today.   It will now be called the department of First Nations and Metis Relations.   And unlike before, it will be separate...

Sandy Bay Mother Makes Tent New Home

Sandy Bay Mother Makes Tent New Home Friday, October 01, 2004 at 15:00     A young, single mother with 3 children has been living in a canvas tent in Sandy Bay the last few days to draw attention to the desperate housing situation in that community.   23-year-old...

Province Asked to Support Young Northern Athletes

Province Asked to Support Young Northern Athletes Friday, October 01, 2004 at 14:58     The provincial government has been asked to be a partner in a proposed multi-million-dollar northern recreation fund.   Culture, Youth and Recreation minister Joan Beatty was...

Justice Minister Talks About Crime in La Loche

Justice Minister Talks About Crime in La Loche Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 14:31     Justice Minister Frank Quennell was in La Loche today to talk with the local mayor, and proposed anti-crime initiatives were part of the agenda.   Quennell was visiting La Loche...

Saskatchewan Metis Cast Envious Eyes to Manitoba

Saskatchewan Metis Cast Envious Eyes to Manitoba Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 14:25     It appears the Manitoba government is prepared to recognize the new harvester cards being issued by the Manitoba Metis Federation.   Manitoba Premier Gary Doer made the...

More Northern Projects Approved for NDA Funding

More Northern Projects Approved for NDA Funding Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 14:23     Five projects in the North have been awarded a combined 523-thousand dollars in funding by the Northern Development Board.   The approved projects include funding support for the...