by MBC News | Oct 24, 2011
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Wollaston Lake on Saturday for the new Hatchet Lake Band Store. Besides groceries, the “Wolly Mart” also has a gas bar, and future plans include a lumber yard. The grocery store includes a walk-in cooler and freezers,...
by MBC News | Oct 24, 2011
The chief of a remote northern reserve had a unique opportunity this past weekend to make another pitch for a long-awaited project. A gathering of leaders was held in Wollaston Lake on Saturday, which included representatives from the federal and provincial...
by MBC News | Oct 24, 2011
Changes are being introduced to a program designed to help First Nations regain more control over their land. The First Nations Land Management Regime allows bands to manage their land, resources and environment under their own land code. It effectively eliminates 34...
by MBC News | Oct 24, 2011
University of Regina president Vianne Timmons says she’s encouraged by the growing number of Aboriginal students at the university, and is moving forward with initiatives to support them. With a 10% Aboriginal student population, Timmons says an Aboriginal...
by MBC News | Oct 21, 2011
Yorkton Saskatchewan Party candidate Greg Ottenbreit has apologized for a remark he made this week at a candidates forum in Yorkton. Ottenbreit’s remarks were made in response to a question about resource revenue sharing with First Nations. The Saskatchewan...
by MBC News | Oct 21, 2011
Premier Brad Wall and Opposition leader Dwayne Lingenfelter continue to trade barbs over the issue of resource revenue sharing with First Nations. The NDP has pitched the idea as part of its election platform. Wall says he believes resource dollars should be shared...
