by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Bands Urged To Take Lead On Species Protection Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 13:22 A lands and resources researcher with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says the lives of First Nations people will be greatly impacted if species that are at risk...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Greens Question Duncan’s Silence On Indigenous Day Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 13:14 The Green Party is slamming the new minister of Indian Affairs for not recognizing the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Green Party Leader...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Municipal Leaders To Discuss Aboriginal Concerns Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 13:09 Aboriginal issues will be front and centre during a gathering in North Battleford next month. The 8th Annual Western Municipalities Aboriginal Gathering will be held from...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
La Loche Man Charged With Assaulting Baby Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 14:59 A 49-year-old man has made his first court appearance on charges of assaulting a baby girl in La Loche. Richard Carlos Fontaine has been remanded until his next court appearance on...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Pilot Lands Plane On Northern Road Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 14:39 Engine problems are being given as the cause of an emergency landing yesterday near Weyakwin. Around 11:15 a.m., a plane from Carstairs, Alberta on its way to La Ronge went down on the Tracey...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
FSIN Aims To Host International Environment Event Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 14:34 For the past four years, Saskatchewan First Nations elders and youth have gathered to discuss their concerns and share their knowledge about the environment. This is the last...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Woodland Cree Bring In Outside Experts For Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 14:21 This year’s edition of the Woodland Cree Gathering is getting underway today. For the next four days, members of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Trappers Pan 21-Year Lease On Cabins Monday, August 09, 2010 at 15:22 The Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association says a new regulation announced by the province is not an improvement. Trappers and commercial fisherd now have to sign a 21-year lease on their...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Government Disputes NDP Claims About Fire Budget Monday, August 09, 2010 at 15:16 The provincial director for forest fire management says a recent budget cut hasn’t dampened his department’s ability to do its job. The Opposition has criticized the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Missing La Ronge Man Found Monday, August 09, 2010 at 15:09 RCMP say a missing 21-year-old La Ronge man has been found alive and well. Redmond Scott Bradfield was reported missing after not contacting family members for several days. Police say, prior to being...