Beardy’s now home to Aboriginal Healing Lodge

Beardy’s now home to Aboriginal Healing Lodge Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 12:50       The Willow Cree healing lodge was officially unveiled yesterday (Wed) on the Beardy’s Okemasis First Nations reserve.   The six million dollar federal facility is designed to...

Health District renews call for more Aboriginals

Health District renews call for more Aboriginals Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 09:52       The skills and talents of First Nations people are in high demand around the Prince Albert/Parkland Health Region.   The Health Authority announced recently that they are renewing...

Charles won’t stand trial

Charles won’t stand trial Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 09:49         Tuesday in Prince Albert provincial court, Judge Stephen Carter ruled that based upon the evidence, no reasonable jury – properly instructed – would find the 21 year-old woman guilty of the...

New minesite proposed for Southend

New minesite proposed for Southend Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 09:42       If all goes well the community of Southend could soon be home to a new venture that would bring about 40 new jobs for community members.   The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation signed a memorandum of...

PA Police-Paintball Assault

PA Police-Paintball Assault Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 09:40       Prince Albert Police are investigating an incident of assault with a weapon.   Two young girls were walking in the area of the John M. Cuelenaere Library on Tuesday evening when a passing vehicle...

SIFC becomes First Nations University of Canada

SIFC becomes First Nations University of Canada Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 13:53       The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College or SIFC has a new name along with a new home.   The First Nations University of Canada was officially opened on Saturday June 21st which was...

SERM official applauds forestry amendments

SERM official applauds forestry amendments Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 12:39       A senior foresty official with Saskatchewan Environment says a window of opportunity could be closing for Northern sawmill operators.   Al Willcocks is the director of the forest...

Government committs to new Northwest facilities

Government committs to new Northwest facilities Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 12:36       The community of Ile a la Crosse will be receiving funds from the provincial govenment for a unique multi-use-facility that will house a new high school as well as provide health...

Trudy Charles back in court

Trudy Charles back in court Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 12:33       The woman accussed of assaulting a young child is scheduled to make another court appearance in Prince Albert today (Tuesday).   21 year-old Trudy Charles stands charged with the aggravated assault of a...

Forestry Amendments to Ease Softwood Discussion

Forestry Amendments to Ease Softwood Discussion Monday, June 23, 2003 at 12:49       Negotiations in the softwood lumber dispute may be easier for Saskatchewan after amendments to the Provincial Forestry legislation were agreed upon by the provincial government, the...