Tag Archives: First Nations
Taxpayers Federation assists Sweetgrass band members access information on housing project costs
Members of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) hope to help the Sweetgrass First Nation community achieve some transparency from their local government after band members questioned why an audit r...
Jan 27, 2020 A group of band members entered day five of a peaceful sit-in at the Sweetgrass First Nation band office Monday. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation aims to help the community group access documents to gain information about a housing project's costs they have questions about. (submitted photo/Constance Paskiman)
Kenney wants Ottawa to approve Teck mine for benefit of First Nations
CALGARY - Alberta's premier says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to move swiftly to approve the Teck Frontier oilsands mine north of Fort McMurray. Jason Kenney says there is no reason to del...
Jan 27, 2020
Chamber inducts new chair Harris Sutherland
It was a proud night for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.The local chamber inducted incoming chair Harris Sutherland during the 114th Annual Chair's Banquet Thursday. Sutherland takes over the pos...
Jan 24, 2020 Outgoing chair Dallan Oberg, right, passes the ceremonial gavel to incoming chair Harris Sutherland, left, during the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chair's Banquet Thursday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
MLTC career tour focuses on trades and education
Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) is hosting a job fair for nine local First Nation Communities. Chris Mazuren, organizer of the MLTC job fair, told meadowlakeNOW the council is committed and obligate...
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Diphtheria cases reported at Onion Lake First Nation
Two cases of diphtheria have been reported within the last four weeks at the Onion Lake First Nation. Dr. Ibrahim Khan, the regional medical health officer with the First Nations and Inuit Health Bran...
Jan 22, 2020 (Dreamstime/96229700)
Métis inventor from Langham recognized with Order of Gabriel Dumont award
Dylan Smart is proud of his Mtis heritage and wants to promote his culture to help other young Mtis people reach their goals just as he is reaching his. The Langham inventor is one of the Order of Gab...
Jan 21, 2020 Métis inventor Dylan Smart of Langham is one of the Order of Gabriel Dumont Award recipients in the bronze category for 2020. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Montreal Lake invited to national meetings to discuss crystal meth strategy
The community of Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) is taking proactive stance on issues related to crystal meth, and their work has caught the attention of other First Nation leaders in Canada who face...
Jan 20, 2020 The recently opened detox centre at Montreal Lake Cree Nation is just one piece of a much bigger plan to combat drug use in the community. (submitted photo)
Provincial opposition leader makes stop in P.A.
The provincial opposition leader is prepared to make sure the government keeps its promise of a new hospital for Prince Albert.Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili said his party will be keeping an eye ...
Jan 20, 2020 Ryan Meili spoke with media Monday in Prince Albert at the office of P.A.-Northcote MLA Nicole Rancourt. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Waterhen Lake First Nation faced with growing feral animal population
Waterhen Lake First Nation is facing what members are calling a crisis with stray animals which can present a range of safety threats toward members in the community. Dustin Ross Fiddler, a band counc...
Jan 20, 2020 (submitted photo/Facebook)
Parkland Hall looking for extra hockey skates
Members of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) hope anyone with extra hockey skates will consider donating them to the organization.PAGC's sports, culture and recreation coordinator Korey Diehl sai...
Jan 17, 2020 Skates can be dropped off during the week at Parkland Hall. (Tina Pelletier)