BTC Hopeful SIGA Makes Casino Call Without FSIN

BTC Hopeful SIGA Makes Casino Call Without FSIN Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 15:27     A tribal council that’s been at odds with the FSIN appears to be pinning its hopes for a new casino on an uncertain relationship with SIGA.   The Battlefords Tribal...

First Nations Encouraged To Delve Into Agriculture

First Nations Encouraged To Delve Into Agriculture Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 15:25     At least one band councillor says the idea of First Nations directly getting into the farming business should be considered.   The issue was floated at yesterday’s...

Quewezance Says Reserves Need More Help From FSIN

Quewezance Says Reserves Need More Help From FSIN Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 15:11     One of the three candidates running in next month’s FSIN second vice-chief election says the federation needs to do more to help individual First Nations benefit from...

Gun Scare At First Nations School Proves Unfounded

Gun Scare At First Nations School Proves Unfounded Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 13:42     Sakewew High School in North Battleford was put under lockdown shortly before 11:00 this morning after police received reports that a person carrying a firearm was heading to...

RCMP Say Liquor Involved In Fatal Crash On Reserve

RCMP Say Liquor Involved In Fatal Crash On Reserve Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 13:38     A fatal single vehicle rollover on the Big Island Lake reserve this past weekend has resulted in charges to the alleged driver.   Eric George has been charged with impaired...

Northern Candidates Spar Over Debate Availability

Northern Candidates Spar Over Debate Availability Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 13:36     Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River Liberal candidate David Orchard couldn’t resist taking a couple of jabs at his Conservative rival yesterday.   As he opened his Meadow...