by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Police Seek Suspect In Beach Shooting Monday, August 17, 2009 at 12:07 The RCMP is asking for the public’s help in tracking down whoever was responsible for a shooting at a beach on the Big River reserve earlier this month. At around 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 1,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Atleo Open To Review Of AFN Election Rules Friday, August 14, 2009 at 15:19 Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo says rules for voting for the organization’s top job could change soon. He says several chiefs have said they would like to see...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Strahl Defends Reserve Housing Funding Friday, August 14, 2009 at 15:09 Federal Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl admits the federal housing stimulus program won’t solve the housing shortage on Saskatchewan reserves. Saskatchewan only qualifies for $60...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Timber Bay Survivors Not Part Of Class-Action Suit Friday, August 14, 2009 at 14:58 A lawyer for survivors of the Timber Bay day school says there are no plans at this time to join a high-profile class-action lawsuit against the federal government. Recently, day...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Province Told To Put Oilsands Projects On Hiatus Friday, August 14, 2009 at 14:54 An independent environmental group is recommending a three- to four-year halt to oilsands development in the province’s northwest. The Saskatchewan Environmental Society says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Boil Water Advisory For La Ronge Ended Friday, August 14, 2009 at 14:52 A Saskatchewan Environment official says the precautionary drinking water advisory in La Ronge was necessary — even though tests on the water turned out OK. Local residents had been...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
H1N1 Flu Absent At First Nations Summer Games Friday, August 14, 2009 at 14:50 Organizers say not a single case of the H1N1 virus was reported during the Saskatchewan First Nations Summer Games in Onion Lake, which ended last night. Games co-ordinator Kelly...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Vigil Planned To Remember Victims Of Sex Trade Friday, August 14, 2009 at 14:25 Those who have lost their lives due to the sex trade will be honoured this evening in Saskatoon. The 10th Annual Day of Mourning will be marked by a march, a balloon release and a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Environment Official Offers Rebuttal On Acid Rain Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 14:46 A provincial air quality monitoring specialist says recently-published data on acid rain in La Loche area is misleading. Murray Hilderman of Saskatchewan Environment says the pH...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Province Must Consult Public On Oilsands: SES Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 14:39 An environmental watchdog group is urging the Saskatchewan government not to repeat Alberta’s mistakes in regards to oilsands development. The Saskatchewan Environmental...
