Northerners Hit Harder By Swine Flu

Northerners Hit Harder By Swine Flu Monday, June 15, 2009 at 14:13     Disease testing labs have been overwhelmed since the Swine Flu outbreak was raised to pandemic level last week, according to Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Doctor Moira...

Health Strategy Holds Suicide Prevention Forum

Health Strategy Holds Suicide Prevention Forum Monday, June 15, 2009 at 14:06     A conference on suicide prevention provided people in the Prince Albert area with valuable insights and advice on dealing with a problem that has seriously affected several northern...

Chief Wonders About Reactor’s Impact On Waterways

Chief Wonders About Reactor’s Impact On Waterways Monday, June 15, 2009 at 13:53     The location of a possible nuclear power plant is a key concern for the Red Pheasant First Nation, according to Chief Sheldon Wuttunee.   An Ontario power company has proposed...

Band Holds Grade 12 Grad After 10-Year Gap

Band Holds Grade 12 Grad After 10-Year Gap Friday, June 12, 2009 at 14:02     The principal of the reserve school at Peepeekisis First Nation is rejoicing that the school has graduated its first Grade 12 class in 10 years.   John Koochicum says the school’s...

Flu Pandemic Raises Concerns In Northern Region

Flu Pandemic Raises Concerns In Northern Region Friday, June 12, 2009 at 13:58     Swine flu surveillance is being beefed up in northern Saskatchewan communities.   Dr. Moira McKinnon, the province’s chief medical health officer, says Aboriginal settlements...

Band Official Worries About Reactor On-Reserve

Band Official Worries About Reactor On-Reserve Friday, June 12, 2009 at 13:56     A Thunderchild First Nation official questions why, if nuclear power plants are so safe, they aren’t being proposed for downtown Saskatoon or Regina.   Thunderchild Consultation...