by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Fatal Nipawin Fire Ruled Accidental Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 13:28 RCMP investigators say last Wednesday’s fire in Nipawin that claimed 5 lives was accidental. Spokeswoman Carole Raymond says it appears the blaze started in the living room before...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Cold Weather To Continue In The North Monday, December 22, 2008 at 14:18 A spokesman for Environment Canada says it will stay cold in Northern Saskatchewan for at least the next week. Dan Kulak notes the usual day-time high for La Ronge at this time of year is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Mercury Causing Problems In Two Northern Lakes Monday, December 22, 2008 at 14:17 Authorities are warning the public not to eat fish from two lakes in the north. High concentrations of mercury have been discovered in fish in Yew and Long Lake, which are located...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Influential Former Chief Passes Away Monday, December 22, 2008 at 14:15 The Montreal Lake Cree Nation is mourning the sudden passing of one of its former chiefs. Roy Bird who served the band for more than 16 years, both as Councillor and as Chief, passed away on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Old Remains Of Aboriginal Woman Found At Work Site Friday, December 19, 2008 at 14:41 The remains of an Aboriginal woman believed to have died at least a century ago have been discovered near Green Lake. RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Carole Raymond says the discovery...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Lariviere Re-Elected As Chief In Canoe Lake Friday, December 19, 2008 at 14:34 Guy Lariviere is still the chief of the Canoe Lake Cree Nation. The long-time chief defeated four challengers in a band election held yesterday. Lariviere received 237 votes. His...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
INAC Defends Refusal To Grant Reserves To Bands Friday, December 19, 2008 at 14:31 A spokesman for Indian Affairs says the reason why the department recently refused land claims to the Peter Chapman and Chaykostaypasin bands is because it doesn’t consider...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
$1.7 Million Set Aside To Help Province’s Homeless Friday, December 19, 2008 at 14:21 Community outreach groups in Saskatchewan are getting $1.7 million in support from the federal government. The announcement was made this morning in Saskatoon. Under...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Cops In Stonechild Case Suffer Legal Setback Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 15:04 The lawyer for the mother of 17-year-old Neil Stonechild says the family is pleased by a decision from the Supreme Court of Canada today. The high court has decided against hearing...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Beauval Post Office Affected By Staff Shortage Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 14:44 A northern Saskatchewan mayor says Canada Post needs to do a better job of staffing a local post office. Beauval mayor Alex Maurice says it has been two weeks since their regular...
