by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Train Collision Victim Identified Friday, September 11, 2009 at 15:17 A Muskowekwan man with ties to both the Kawacatoose and Gordon First Mations has been named as the victim in yesterday’s train/vehicle collision. Preston Worm, 25, passed away after his...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Canada’s Vote Against UN Declaration Discussed Friday, September 11, 2009 at 14:14 The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was the topic at last night’s Amnesty International meeting in Regina. The meeting was to discuss...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Fire And Recreation Programs Get Federal Cash Friday, September 11, 2009 at 14:12 The federal government is doling out money to help develop fire programs and improve recreational facilities in northern Saskatchewan. Close to $3-million is being directed to the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Feds Withholding Aboriginal-Targeted Cash: Liberal Friday, September 11, 2009 at 14:11 The Liberal critic for Indian Affairs says the Conservative government is sitting on millions of dollars in funding for Aboriginal people. Labador MP Todd Russell says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northwest Meeting Aims To Spur Dialogue Friday, September 11, 2009 at 12:21 The organizer of a meeting this weekend on northwest Saskatchewan issues says his goal is to create “a very relaxed atmosphere” where people feel free to speak their minds. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Stonechild Autopsy Photo Inspires Artist Friday, September 11, 2009 at 12:20 A painting in Regina is serving as a memorial to Neil Stonechild. David Garneau, a visual arts professor at the University of Regina, says his painting entitled ‘Evidence’...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Man Seeks Investors For Carbon Trading Project Friday, September 11, 2009 at 12:16 A northern First Nations man says he’s hoping to help lead Saskatchewan bands into the environmental future. Donald Morin of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is trying to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
La Ronge Radiothon Raises Money For Ultrasounds Friday, September 11, 2009 at 12:14 New “state-of-the-art” ultrasound equipment at the La Ronge Health Centre should be in place and fully operational by this December, thanks to money raised through a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Affordable Housing Group Opens Pharmacy Friday, September 11, 2009 at 12:11 There is a new pharmacy in Regina — and it’s Aboriginal-owned. The Winnipeg Street Pharmacy — under the PharmaChoice banner — is owned and operated by Namerind...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Stranded Boater Found By Rescue Plane Friday, September 11, 2009 at 12:10 A Cumberland House man is safe and sound after being stranded on a lake overnight recently. The 45-year-old man was stranded on Cumberland Lake Saturday night after his boat experienced...
