Revised Act Calls For Candidate Record Checks

Revised Act Calls For Candidate Record Checks Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 12:28     Criminal record checks could soon be coming to northern municipal politics.   The provincial government has announced changes to the northern municipalities act.   The amendment...

Friendship Centres Seeking More Federal Dollars

Friendship Centres Seeking More Federal Dollars Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 12:22     The National Association of Friendship Centres is looking for some allies on Parliament Hill today.   Over 40 delegates from the outreach group have assembled in Ottawa to plead...

Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Conference Focuses On Women

Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Conference Focuses On Women Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 12:20     People from across the province are meeting in Regina to learn about HIV/AIDS.   This year, the three-day Aboriginal HIV/AIDS and HCV Conference is focusing on women living with...

AFN National Fitness Challenge Wraps Up

AFN National Fitness Challenge Wraps Up Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 12:17     More than 1,300 First Nations students from across Canada have completed a fitness challenge aimed at raising awareness about healthy living and diabetes.   The Assembly of First Nations...

Vigil Celebrates Metis Leader Louis Riel

Vigil Celebrates Metis Leader Louis Riel Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 12:15     A vigil to honour the life of Louis Riel was held in Regina yesterday.   People gathered near the Regina RCMP depot where the Métis leader was executed.   Nov. 16 marks the day Riel was...

Battlefords To Help Aboriginals Find Jobs Locally

Battlefords To Help Aboriginals Find Jobs Locally Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 12:13     Employers in the Battlefords area have decided to set up their own program to help Aboriginal people get jobs.   Last night, North Battleford city council agreed to sign...