Work Begins On New Athabasca Basin Sewage Lagoons

Work Begins On New Athabasca Basin Sewage Lagoons Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 13:55     The northern Saskatchewan communities of Black Lake and Fond du Lac have begun construction on two new sewage lagoons.   The federal government is investing $9 million into the...

FSIN Involved In Protection Of Species At Risk

FSIN Involved In Protection Of Species At Risk Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 13:50     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is taking steps to protect species at risk in northern Saskatchewan.   It made the announcement today along with Saskatoon-Wanuskewin...

Saskatchewan Metis Woman Earns National Award

    Saskatchewan Metis Woman Earns National Award Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 13:46     A banquet will be held tonight in Ottawa to honour Aboriginal women who have donated time and effort to make their communities better.   Isabelle Impey, a Metis outreach worker...

Multiple Errors Caused Northern Plane Crash: TSB

Multiple Errors Caused Northern Plane Crash: TSB Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:21     The Transportation Safety Board has released its findings into a plane crash in Sandy Bay that claimed the life of the pilot.   The TSB says the incident, which occurred on Jan....

Two Charged After Cocaine Bust On Muskoday Reserve

Two Charged After Cocaine Bust On Muskoday Reserve Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:15     Two people from the Muskoday reserve face a number of charges after a drug-related seizure on the First Nation.   The Mounties say they seized 24 grams of cocaine from a...

Sask. Elder Troubled By Fatal Sweatlodge Ceremony

Sask. Elder Troubled By Fatal Sweatlodge Ceremony Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:13     A Saskatchewan First Nations elder is weighing in on a spiritual ceremony by a self-help author in the U.S. that turned into a deadly experience this past week.   According to...