by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Canoe Narrows Man Killed In Rollover Friday, July 31, 2009 at 13:29 The RCMP say a lack of seatbelt use was one of the factors in a fatal rollover north of Glaslyn early yesterday morning. The accident claimed the life of a 55-year-old Canoe Narrows man —...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Crown Seeking Prison Time For Vote-Buying Chief Friday, July 31, 2009 at 13:28 A former First Nations chief from western Saskatchewan could get as much as 14 years in jail for his part in a fraud scandal four years ago. Charles Meechance pleaded guilty to trying...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
La Loche Receives Fuel Shipment Friday, July 31, 2009 at 13:26 According to a gas bar manager in La Loche, the community’s fuel shortage is over. Ron Kisslinger at PR Service in La Loche says a small shipment came in today and he expects another shipment soon. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Missing Stanley Mission Man Tracked Down By Family Friday, July 31, 2009 at 13:24 A missing man from Stanley Mission has been found alive and well. Family members reported Neheiman Ernest McLeod missing on Wednesday. He hadn’t been seen since leaving the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Weather Hurting Northern Wild Rice And Berry Crops Friday, July 31, 2009 at 13:23 The late spring and cold summer has made a significant impact on traditional crops in northern Saskatchewan. Agrologist Gerry Ivanochko says both the berry and wild rice crops look...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
La Loche Gas Stations Temporarily Out Of Fuel Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 15:04 The northern Saskatchewan community of La Loche has run out of gas. A worker at the reserve’s gas bar says they sold their last bit of fuel sometime after 10:00 this morning. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Former Chief Admits Guilt In Vote-Buying Scandal Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 15:00 The former chief of the Red Pheasant First Nation has pleaded guilty to fraud. This morning, Charles Meechance admitted in a North Battleford courtroom he tried to buy votes in an...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Band Requests Help In Search For Missing Man Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 14:58 The chief of a northern Saskatchewan First Nation wants help locating one of its community members. Chief Bart Tsannie is calling on communities surrounding the Hatchet Lake First...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Stanley Mission Man Missing After Trip To Hospital Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 14:56 The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is asking for the public’s help in locating one of its members from Stanley Mission. 30-year-old Neheiman Ernest McLeod was last seen leaving...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
PBCN Receives Housing Funds From Stimulus Package Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 14:54 The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is benefiting from the federal government’s stimulus package. Housing director Trevor Morin confirms the band is getting $2.3 million...
