First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) suffered a major blow Monday as the federal government pulled $7.3 million in funding, despite an effort by First Nations leaders to make long-promised governance changes at the post-secondary institution.

The provincial government must reverse its decision to cut millions of dollars in funding to First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) now that long overdue reforms are underway, says the head of the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT).

The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations will spend almost $2.4 million on cancer and chronic disease prevention programs in the next 21/2 years.

Officially, the mandate of the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) is to "enhance the trade and exports of goods, services and technology to or from Saskatchewan."

A three-day radiothon has raised $292,772.95 for the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.

Cameco contributed $2 million to support the Credenda Virtual High School’s northern programming, according to a Credenda news release dated Jan. 29, 2010.

Gabe Lafond, a native of Green Lake and a Saskatchewan Metis leader, will carry the Liberal banner into the next federal election, Lafond was acclaimed the party’s candidate in the Desnethe- Missinippi-Churchill River riding, according to a news release dated Jan. 30, 2010.

The Canadian Rangers recruited 30 residents of Wollaston Lake to form a patrol Jan. 21 and 22.

T. Alex Robertson, long-time La Ronge community member and business owner, died in Prince Albert Tues. Jan. 26. In the late 1960s Robertson moved with his family and started an independent fur-buying business, which later became Robertson Trading.

Common sense solutions to problems should be welcomed in this world of smoke screens, double-talk and side-stepping. However, once a statement is made publicly or on the record, it can spark a negative reaction with naive or poorly-informed individuals.

Having spent approximately 75 years of my life in Maple Creek, at which time I was active in many of the community organizations, including town council, hospital board, etc., I find I am still interested in the events taking place in the old “home town.”

I cannot sit idly by and say nothing when Cypress Lodge, which was my mother’s home for six years, is under attack. I spent a lot of time at the Lodge and was always met by smiling staff who were upbeat no matter what the circumstances.

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By Marcia Love After three-and-a-half years with the Cypress Health Region, chief executive officer Jim Hornell is stepping down from his position in April.

A Regina veterinarian says a special program to provide free spaying and neutering services for animals in remote communities is crucial to controlling stray dogs, especially in light of recent tragedies in northern Saskatchewan.

Five days after dissolving the board of governors of First Nations University of Canada, new - interim - appointments were announced Tuesday by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, which controls the institution.

A northern Saskatchewan man who says he fired a warning shot at a fishing boat while trying to protect traditional First Nations areas has been found guilty of careless use of a firearm.

Calgary-based Agrium Inc. reported a substantial drop in fourth-quarter profit and revenue Tuesday.

An historic, restored grain elevator that was months away from opening as a tourist attraction in Fleming, Sask., burned to the ground early Tuesday morning in what RCMP say is a suspicious fire.