NLSD Elects Board Chair

NLSD Elects Board Chair Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 14:54     The Northern Lights School Division has elected a new chairman for its board of directors.   Larry Ahenakew was voted in as NLSD’s board chair, during a meeting yesterday in La Ronge.   Joining him...

SIGA Planning Expansion Of Northern Lights Casino

SIGA Planning Expansion Of Northern Lights Casino Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 14:51     The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is making plans to expand the Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert.   Pat Cook, SIGA’s vice-president for corporate affairs,...

Reported Funding Extension For Friendship Centres

Reported Funding Extension For Friendship Centres Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 12:35     Some good news is coming out of Ottawa for friendship centres across the country.   The federal government has apparently announced a six-year extension to the urban...

Aboriginal Stem Cell, Bone Marrow Donors Needed

Aboriginal Stem Cell, Bone Marrow Donors Needed Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 12:32     A First Nations man from Little Red River is imploring members of the Aboriginal community to become stem cell and bone marrow donors.   Terry Thorsen is attending today’s...

Veterans Seek Greater Financial Support

  Veterans Seek Greater Financial Support Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 12:29     The Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association has hit a cash crunch.   They say they don’t have enough money to operate their association the way they’d like to.  ...

Northern Municipalities Want Act Changes: Harrison

Northern Municipalities Want Act Changes: Harrison Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 12:24     The province’s minister for Municipal Affairs is shedding more light on a proposed change to the Northern Municipalities Act.   Jeremy Harrison says amendments allowing...