by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Addictions Foundation Hires New Executive Director Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 12:22 The National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation has announced a new executive director. The foundation is located on the Muskoday First Nation. Carol Hopkins is a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northern Health Region Forms Ethics Group Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 12:16 An ethics committee has been formed for the Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority, which serves the province’s northwest. CEO Richard Petit says the purpose of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Community Kitchen Aims To Help Low-Income Families Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 12:14 Families who live in Regina’s north central area have a new community kitchen in their neighbourhood. The Early Learning Centre opened the doors to a new room on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Majority Oppose Sask. Uranium Development: Report Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 15:04 Saskatchewan people are opposed to uranium development in the province. That’s according to a report released by the provincial government today. The report indicates...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Man Escapes From Custody At Meadow Lake Courthouse Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 13:48 A prisoner has escaped from police custody in Meadow Lake — and the RCMP say he is considered to be a threat to the public. Cpl. Phil DeGruchy, acting head of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
New Unit To Crack Down On Northern Drugs, Gangs Monday, September 14, 2009 at 14:39 A new law enforcement unit designed to combat drug and gang activity in northern Saskatchewan will begin operating on Oct. 1. Today, the province’s minister for Corrections...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Tribunal To Examine Alleged Welfare Imbalance Monday, September 14, 2009 at 14:03 A complaint over child welfare payments on-reserve has found its way to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Starting today, the tribunal will examine the question of whether or not...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Cumberland House Owes Nearly $1-Million To NLSD Monday, September 14, 2009 at 13:59 The mayor of Cumberland House says it’s going to take the entire community working together to pay down the backlog of school taxes the village owes to the Northern Lights...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Toyota Inks Rare Earth Deal With Sask. Firm Monday, September 14, 2009 at 13:48 Officials from car giant Toyota are expected to be in Saskatchewan this week. The Japanse auto maker has signed a 6-month deal with the Great Western Minerals Group, a junior...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Tinker Calls For More Action On Disability Issues Monday, September 14, 2009 at 13:17 A long-time advocate for the rights of disabled northerners says he’s “tired of talking” — it’s time for action. Gary Tinker’s historic...
