by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
FNUC President Makes Trip To Ottawa For Funding Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 15:21 The president of the First Nations University is in Ottawa today to present INAC Minister Chuck Strahl with a business plan. Dr. Shauneen Pete says she will request the $4.2...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Southend RCMP Shooting Subject Of Appeal Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 15:13 A judge has reserved a decision in the appeal hearing of a case involving a northern Saskatchewan man who was shot by an RCMP officer. It was on July 5th, 2008 that Christopher Pierre...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
West Wind Aviation Ordered To Reinstate Axed Pilot Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 15:08 A national union is calling on a Saskatchewan-based airline to reinstate one of its pilots. Wally Ewanicke of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union says the unnamed...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Police Shooting Victim’s Family Press For Answers Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 15:30 Family members continue to ask questions about how a La Loche woman died after being shot by Prince Albert police officers in March 2008. Myrna Laprise says she’s...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Cowessess Getting $1.4 Million For Wind Farm Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 15:18 A Saskatchewan First Nation is taking advantage of a wind farm opportunity. Cowessess First Nation land will be home to the province’s Go Green project. According to a...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
MLA Seeks Clarification On Funding For Trappers Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 15:16 A northern Saskatchewan MLA says he can’t get any answers from the government on what kind of funding will be provided to the province’s trappers. Cumberland MLA Doyle...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Muskeg Lake Ramping Up Business Activity Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 15:09 The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation has a couple of economic ventures on the go. The band has purchased a gas station on Saskatoon’s west side to complement the station it runs on its...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Event Showcases Distinctiveness Of FNUC Programs Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 15:06 The faculty of the First Nations University in Regina are showcasing their programs and departments today at a mini-conference. The school wants people to discover the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Ice Road Fatality Renews Push For All-Weather Road Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 15:45 A Hatchet Lake band councillor says a recent tragedy at Wollaston Lake is going to spur the community into action. Ed Benoanie says the community is devastated at...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Woman Found Dead On Northern Highway Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 15:39 The RCMP are looking for the public’s help in identifying a woman found dead on a highway near Big River yesterday morning. The woman was found on Highway 942, about 28 kilmetres north...
