Highway Re-Named In Honour Of Chief Whitecap

Highway Re-Named In Honour Of Chief Whitecap Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 15:07     One of Saskatchewan’s highways is now named after a First Nations leader.   Government officials made the announcement today at the Whitecap Dakota First Nation.   From now on,...

RBC Unveils New Banking Program For Remote Areas

RBC Unveils New Banking Program For Remote Areas Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 15:02     The Royal Bank of Canada is rolling out a new banking service for Aboriginal people who live in remote areas.   RBC says the new service allows those residents to open accounts...

FSIN Hoping To Be Debt-Free Within Two Years

FSIN Hoping To Be Debt-Free Within Two Years Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 14:57     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says it’s well on its way to getting out of debt.   Two years ago, the FSIN revealed it had a debt of $1.6-million.   Since then, the...

Extension Granted For Cluff Lake Decommissioning

Extension Granted For Cluff Lake Decommissioning Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 14:52     A former resident of Ile-a-la-Crosse is calling on the province to show caution before it agrees to accept contaminated land back from a uranium company.   Valerie Drummond recently...

Author Welcomes Creation Of Tory Aboriginal Caucus

Author Welcomes Creation Of Tory Aboriginal Caucus Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 14:47     A First Nations author says he believes Canada’s Conservative Party is on the right track with the formation of its own Aboriginal caucus.   Yesterday in Ottawa, four MPs...

BTC Health Agency Marks Milestone

BTC Health Agency Marks Milestone Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 14:42     Battlefords Tribal Council Indian Health Services celebrated its 30th anniversary during a ceremony in North Battleford on Monday.   Guests and dignitaries packed the Gold Ridge Centre, including...