by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Study Examines Metis Mortality Rates Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 12:47 A new report has been released that looks into the mortality rates of Metis people. Researchers with Statistics Canada say that up to now, there hasn’t been a lot of data compiled...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Four More Soldiers Honoured With Geo-Memorials Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 12:37 Four northern geographic features have been named after Saskatchewan war heroes. As of today, there is now a Dustin Wasden Island in Wasden Lake in northeast Saskatchewan. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Schools To Track Aboriginal Students’ Progress Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 12:17 The Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division hopes by tracking Aboriginal students’ progress, it can provide more programming to help ensure their success. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Domtar To Dismantle P.A. Pulp Mill Monday, December 21, 2009 at 17:19 An official with Domtar is confirming reports that the company is preparing to demolish the Prince Albert pulp mill. Bonny Skene says the work should take about a year, and will begin early in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Cody Halkett To Be Tried For Girl’s Murder Monday, December 21, 2009 at 15:09 A trial has been ordered for a Prince Albert man accused of killing a 16-year-old girl from the Montreal Lake Cree Nation. Cody Halkett, 19, sat quietly while Judge Hugh...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Mineral Rights Decision May Help First Nations Monday, December 21, 2009 at 14:11 An Indian Affairs spokesman says the settlement of a mineral rights dispute between the federal and provincial governments should make it easier for First Nations to buy those rights...