CHRC Preparing for June 19th

by | Aug 17, 2011

CHRC Preparing for June 19th Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 15:50     The Canadian Human Rights Commission is gearing up for an important date this spring.   On June 19th, the exemption that prevented First Nations members on reserve from filing human rights challenges...

BTC Invests in Air Cargo Terminal

by | Aug 17, 2011

BTC Invests in Air Cargo Terminal Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 15:49     A band council in the Battlefords is investing in Alberta to obtain more money.   The Battlefords Tribal Council has invested in a $6 million air cargo terminal to be built at the Edmonton...

La Loche Students Studying at Syncotron

by | Aug 17, 2011

La Loche Students Studying at Syncotron Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 15:46     Some La Loche students are achieving a milestone this week with an experiment they are performing at the world-renowned Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon.   They are the first people to ever...

First Relay for Life Raises $140,000

by | Aug 17, 2011

First Relay for Life Raises $140,000 Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 15:43     The final numbers aren’t official yet, but the first Relay For Life to be held in La Ronge has raised about $140,000.   Organizers say 26 teams took part in the event held Friday and...

Grass Fire Finally Out

by | Aug 17, 2011

Grass Fire Finally Out Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 15:22     Volunteers from the Saulteaux and Moosomin First Nations just finished battling a three- or four-day grass fire today.   Saulteaux Councillor Brent Katcheech says so far, it’s unclear if anyone was hurt, or if...

FSIN, Province Sign “Historic” Agreement

by | Aug 17, 2011

FSIN, Province Sign “Historic” Agreement Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 14:52     The FSIN and the province have signed an agreement that will launch a three-person task force on finding solutions to eliminating gaps in education and employment outcomes.    ...