Belanger, Beatty Re-Elected As Opposition MLAs

Belanger, Beatty Re-Elected As Opposition MLAs Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 13:30     Even though the provincial political landscape has been transformed, there hasn’t been any change in the northern Saskatchewan ridings.   NDP incumbents Buckley Belanger and...

FSIN Chief Reminds New Premier Of Commitments

  FSIN Chief Reminds New Premier Of Commitments Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 13:14     The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is eager to see what the new premier will do for First Nations people.   Lawrence Joseph says he is hopeful Brad...

Regina Set To Host Annual First Nations Awards

Regina Set To Host Annual First Nations Awards Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 13:10     Outstanding First Nations people will be recognized for their achievements at the 13th Annual First Nations Awards this evening in Regina.   Women of the Dawn president Ivy Kennedy...

Extra Staff Hired To Deal With CEP Backlog

Extra Staff Hired To Deal With CEP Backlog Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 14:31     The federal government has hired more staff and is working overtime to clear a huge backlog of Aboriginal compensation claims.   More than 71,000 people who attended Indian...

FNUC Schedules New Round Of Talks With INAC

FNUC Schedules New Round Of Talks With INAC Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 14:24     Officials with the First Nations University of Canada are set to meet with the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs this week.   Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations...

Another Northerner Wins VLT Jackpot

Another Northerner Wins VLT Jackpot Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 13:14     A northern resident is the latest winner of the Smoke Signals Jackpot at the Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert.   Pervin Janvier of La Loche won just over $401,000 on Sunday.   Smoke...