Liberals, NDP Pan Aboriginal Budget Items

Liberals, NDP Pan Aboriginal Budget Items Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 14:34     Yesterday’s provincial budget has no plan on how to make life better for Aboriginal people, according to Saskatchewan Liberal Leader Ryan Bater.   Bater notes the budget does include...

Metis Registry Closer To Becoming Reality

Metis Registry Closer To Becoming Reality Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 14:10     Metis people in the province will soon have to present a genealogy chart to the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan if they hope to have their status recognized.   At a meeting in La Ronge...

North Battleford Hiring More Native Civic Workers

North Battleford Hiring More Native Civic Workers Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 13:57     Efforts by North Battleford city hall to hire more Aboriginal people have been a great success, according to a city official.   Human Resources Director Susan Degenstein says the...

FNUC To Hire Expert To Sort Out Governance Issues

FNUC To Hire Expert To Sort Out Governance Issues Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 12:32     The First Nations University of Canada is bringing in a governance expert to develop a board of governors structure that will satisfy the university — as well as the...

BMO Standing By Decision To Close Northern Outlets

BMO Standing By Decision To Close Northern Outlets Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 12:29     A regional manager with the Bank of Montreal doesn’t see the bank changing its mind about closing branches in Ile-a-la-Crosse and Beauval later this year.   Ken Segboer...

Beauval Awarded Northern Cultural Festival

Beauval Awarded Northern Cultural Festival Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 12:27     Beauval has been chosen to host this year’s Northern Saskatchewan Sport and Cultural Festival.   This October, the community will host the 7th edition of the event — which...