Cree Language Festival in La Ronge

Cree Language Festival in La Ronge Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 15:26     A Cree Language Festival was held today at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre in La Ronge.   The annual event is sponsored by the Northern Cree Language Retention Committee and has been...

Fort Qu’Appelle Flooding, Hospital in Danger

Fort Qu’Appelle Flooding, Hospital in Danger Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 15:36     Fort Qu’Appelle is flooding on the South East side of town with concern for the All Nations Healing hospital nearby.   Mayor Ron Osika says crews are out to prevent the flood from...

Man Charged For Biting Officer

Man Charged For Biting Officer Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 15:31     A man is facing charges after biting a police officer who tried to arrest him in a North Battleford bar Monday night.   RCMP say the police officer is recovering, after being treated and released from...

BATC Helps with Multiplex Cost

BATC Helps with Multiplex Cost Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 15:30     The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs presented a cheque for almost $462,000 to North Battleford city council last night.   That check represents money the BATC CDC has allocated to the city’s...

La Loche Health Educator Honoured

La Loche Health Educator Honoured Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 15:26     An long-time employee of the La Loche Health Centre was recently honoured for her work as a community health educator.   Dorilda Piche has been with the La Loche Health Centre since 1981.   Piche...

War Vet, Artist Honoured on 90th Birthday

War Vet, Artist Honoured on 90th Birthday Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 15:25     Sweetgrass war vet and artist Henry Beaudry is 90 years young.   A birthday party and round dance were held in his honour in North Battleford on the weekend. About 50 people turned out.  ...

PA Police Investigate Suspicious Death of Female

PA Police Investigate Suspicious Death of Female Monday, April 11, 2011 at 14:09     Prince Albert Police continue to investigate the discovery of a woman’s body last week.   Police say the death is suspicious, and foul play has not been ruled out.   The body...

FNs Issues Matter to All Canadians: AFN Chief

FNs Issues Matter to All Canadians: AFN Chief Monday, April 11, 2011 at 14:07     The chief of the Assembly of First Nations says First Nations education should be an election issue for all Canadians.   Chief Shawn Atleo addressed the Canadian Club of Toronto earlier...

Mistawasis Elects New Chief

Mistawasis Elects New Chief Monday, April 11, 2011 at 13:25     There is a new chief for the Mistawasis First Nation.   According to unofficial results, Norma Johnstone is the chief after defeating incumbent Cecil Head and three other challengers.   Johnstone received...

New Champs in FSIN Provincial Hockey

New Champs in FSIN Provincial Hockey Monday, April 11, 2011 at 13:25     The FSIN Provincial Hockey Championships took place in Saskatoon over the weekend, and there were new champions crowned in each division.   The Red Pheasant Rebels defeated Beardy’s...