First Nations Education Panel Hands In Final Report

by | Feb 8, 2012

The National Panel on First Nations education has completed its final report. For the last several months a three-member panel has crisscrossed the country gathering information on how to improve the education system on reserve. Lead panelist Scott Haldane says they...

Prince Albert Singer Nominated For Juno

by | Feb 8, 2012

This year’s Juno awards promise to have a Prince Albert flavor to them. Donny Parenteau has been nominated for best aboriginal album of the year. Titled “To Whom it may concern” the CD is up against four others for the award. Parenteau says he’s pleased with the...

Boil Water Order Issued For Prince Albert

by | Feb 8, 2012

A boil water advisory in Prince Albert has been upgraded to a boil water order. Samples taken from the water supply on Saturday and Sunday revealed the presence of giardia in low-concentrations. Cryptosporidium was also detected but in smaller densities. Dr. James...

New Tracking Tool Announced For First Nations

by | Feb 7, 2012

Aboriginal Affairs is developing a tool to help First Nations track progress on acquiring more land. Margaret Buist is Aboriginal Affairs’ Director General of Lands and Environmental Management. She says in order to spur economic development, more and more bands are...

Northern School Faces Fiscal Hurdle

by | Feb 7, 2012

The school on the Waterhen Lake First Nation is facing a fiscal crunch. Rising teacher’s salaries are pushing the yearly budget to the brink. Principal John Walter says they’re just not getting enough money from the department of aboriginal affairs to keep pace with...

Prominent Aboriginal Citizens Recognized With Medals

by | Feb 7, 2012

A First Nations Elder, Chief and Senator were presented with medals at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee ceremony in Regina. Elder Betty McKenna is a community leader in Moose Jaw, while Senator Lillian Dyck calls Saskatoon Home. They, along with Chief Tammy Cook-Searson of...