by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Metis Fishing Case Not About Rights: Alberta Gov’t Friday, June 26, 2009 at 14:07 The Alberta government says it recently withdrew illegal fishing charges against a Saskatchewan Metis elder because it wants to review its regulations. Alfred Janvier of La...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Heroes Honoured For Fire And Water Rescues Friday, June 26, 2009 at 13:51 A family from Cowessess First Nation and three youths from Meadow Lake will receive awards for bravery this afternoon. Norma Sparvier, her son Calvin, and her nephew Andrew Gray will...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
FNUC Professor Publishes Book Friday, June 26, 2009 at 13:35 English professor Jo-Ann Episkenew, from the First Nations University of Canada, has launched a new book. Episkenew’s book, “Taking Back Our Spirits”, was released yesterday in Regina. It...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
FNUC Professor Publishes Book Friday, June 26, 2009 at 13:35 English professor Jo-Ann Episkenew, from the First Nations University of Canada, has launched a new book. Episkenew’s book, “Taking Back Our Spirits”, was released yesterday in Regina. It...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Norman Charged With Mischief, Assault Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 15:10 A La Ronge teen accused of setting a fire that killed a young couple and their baby boy is now facing even more charges. Nineteen-year-old Blake David Norman has been charged with one count...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Swine Flu Spreading In Northern Saskatchewan Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 13:01 Doctors in the province’s north continue to remind residents to wash their hands in the face of the spreading H1N1 virus — now that seven more cases of the illness have been...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Youth Convicted In Fatal Stabbing Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 12:52 An 18-year-old youth will spend the next nine months in custody, for his role in the manslaughter death of a Wollaston Lake teenager. The youth, who can’t be identified, hung his head and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Alleged La Ronge Arsonist Back In Court Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 12:41 A judge will hear evidence this afternoon in the case of a La Ronge teen charged with setting a fatal fire. The accused is 19-year-old Blake David Norman, who played forward last season for...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Teenager Charged With Little Pine Band Office Fire Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 12:39 A youth charged with arson in connection with a fire that destroyed the Little Pine First Nation band office will be back in court July 14. The 15-year-old youth appeared in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Metis Want Courts To Rule On Cross-Border Hunting Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 12:34 A northern Metis leader says he’s tired of seeing politics trump his people’s right to face the Alberta government in court. Philip Chartier thought today would be the...
