by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Mineral Rights Decision May Help First Nations Monday, December 21, 2009 at 14:11 An Indian Affairs spokesman says the settlement of a mineral rights dispute between the federal and provincial governments should make it easier for First Nations to buy those rights...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Paperwork Holding Up IAP Resolutions: Merchant Monday, December 21, 2009 at 14:10 A lawyer who has helped residential school survivors receive settlements says unnecessary documentation is holding up the Independent Assessment Process. The IAP is a complex point...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
New North, Cabinet Members To Meet In January Monday, December 21, 2009 at 13:46 A proposed meeting next month between government ministers and New North is a go. Chair Bobby Woods says he has received word from Municipal Affairs Minister Jeremy Harrison’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Aboriginal Post-Secondary Funding Must Go Up: CFS Monday, December 21, 2009 at 13:42 The Canadian Federation of Students says the government must uphold treaty rights, especially when it comes to education funding. CFS spokesman Jaden Keitlah was responding to a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Museum Plans First Nations Cultural Exhibits Monday, December 21, 2009 at 13:40 Within a year or so, the Western Development Museum will house three exhibits with information on First Nations life. All three will be part of the “Winning the Prairie...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Athabasca Band Members In P.A. Get Christmas Meals Monday, December 21, 2009 at 13:37 Urban members of the three Athabasca Basin bands will be able to enjoy a Christmas feast in their own homes this year, thanks to an investment by their First Nations. Black...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
NLSD Chair Troubled By Education Spending Freeze Friday, December 18, 2009 at 13:42 The chair of the Northern Lights School Division says he’s concerned about a government spending freeze. On Dec. 8, provincial Finance minister Rod Gantefoer announced that...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Four Charged In Drug Bust By Northern Unit Friday, December 18, 2009 at 13:38 Northern Saskatchewan’s drug enforcement unit has helped crack a case in Prince Albert. Four people appeared in court yesterday to answer to a variety of charges. Gary Hoedel...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
No Loss Of Northern Postal Service: Canada Post Friday, December 18, 2009 at 13:35 A spokeswoman for Canada Post is clarifying changes that are coming to some of their northern offices. Teresa Williams says there are no plans to reduce services in La Loche or...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Tron Power Honoured For Business Success Friday, December 18, 2009 at 13:34 Several Aboriginal businesses, including one owned by the English River First Nation in northern Saskatchewan, are being recognized for their success. A report released Tuesday by the...
