LLRIB Reaches Gas and Tobacco Tax Settlement

LLRIB Reaches Gas and Tobacco Tax Settlement Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 15:44     The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has announced a settlement with the province that will see the band receive 4.25 million dollars for paying fuel and tobacco tax on reserve.   The band is...

Laliberte Uncertain About Political Future

Laliberte Uncertain About Political Future Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 15:41     It appears the Churchill River Liberal nomination meeting will be held on April 24th, but it’s still anyone’s guess as to how many candidates will be running.   Former PAGC...

Metis Applaud Budget Item

Metis Applaud Budget Item Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 15:40     The head of the Metis National Council is welcoming a commitment the federal government made to the Metis in this week’s budget.   The budget set aside 20.5 million dollars to be used over the next...

Beatty Makes First Legislature Speech

Beatty Makes First Legislature Speech Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 15:38     Cumberland MLA Joan Beatty made her first official speech in the provincial legislature earlier this week.   Beatty gave her maiden speech on Tuesday and touched on a number of areas,...

Edmonton Police Recruiting in the North

Edmonton Police Recruiting in the North Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 15:36     The Edmonton Police Service is actively seeking new recruits from northern Saskatchewan.   The Aboriginal recruiting officer for the force, Jim White, was in La Ronge this week to speak to...

Push Made to Include Traditional Food in Guide

Push Made to Include Traditional Food in Guide Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 15:29     The North’s medical officer of health is hoping the next edition of the Canada Food Guide will have a little more to say about traditional foods common to northern Aboriginal...