by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Muskeg Lake Elders Home Closing Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 14:10 The Muskeg Lake Elders Home will be closing its doors in less than two weeks due to the financial impact it’s been having on the band. Muskeg Lake Chief Cliff Tawpisin says it’s been...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Senator Responds to Criticism Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 14:09 A Conservative Senator who was in the cross-hairs of a Saskatchewan chief is responding to the criticism. Last week Sakimay Chief Lynn Acoose asked that Senator Patrick Brazeau not use people’s...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Battlefords Boys and Girls Club Moved Due to Storm Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 14:05 The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club has moved to a new location after their basement was flooded by Thursday’s hail storm. During the summer, Aboriginal kids make up half the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Homes Damaged, Destroyed by Fire on Reserve Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 14:04 One house is destroyed and another damaged after two fires on the Muskowekwan First Nation. The Lestock Fire department responded to a call for assistance from members of the Punnichy...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Chief: TB Needs Dual Focus Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 14:02 A chief in the Far North says he thinks a dual focus is required to solve outbreaks of Tuberculosis on reserve. Chief Joe Dantouze of the Northlands Dene First Nation says he doesn’t believe just...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Back to Batoche Numbers Higher than Ever Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 10:05 Although numbers are still preliminary, Back to Batoche organizers believe this was by far the biggest celebration ever. Event manager Claire Belanger-Parker says it is difficult to figure...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
More Money Possibly for Weather Damage Monday, July 26, 2010 at 14:27 The amount of money people hit by flooding, hail or other disasters can get may be going up. Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister Yogi Huyghebaert gave that hint in North...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
INAC Discussing Intervention Policy Friday, July 23, 2010 at 14:28 Discussions will be taking place this summer over changing the Indian Affairs Intervention Policy. Margot Geduld, speaking on behalf of INAC, says the Intervention Policy is in place when First...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Mayor Pleased with Handling of Storm Friday, July 23, 2010 at 14:27 North Battleford Mayor Ian Hamilton is pleased with the job city employees did in handling the effects of yesterday’s hail storm. But, just to be safe, the state of emergency, declared...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Escapee Arrested Friday, July 23, 2010 at 14:26 Saskatchewan RCMP say they have arrested a man serving time for manslaughter who had escaped during a powwow. William Berland had been on an escorted temporary pass from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge to attend the...
