by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Bellegarde Back To Work Following AFN Election Friday, July 24, 2009 at 13:53 A Saskatchewan band member who almost became chief of the Assembly of First Nations is getting back to work on his home reserve. Perry Bellegarde says he isn’t going to dwell on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Black Lake Death Under Investigation Friday, July 24, 2009 at 13:52 RCMP in Black Lake and Stony Rapids are investigating the death of a 23-year-old man in Black Lake. Although the details surrounding the man’s death haven’t been released, Mounties...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
CanAlaska Drilling Near Fond Du Lac Friday, July 24, 2009 at 13:52 CanAlaska Uranium has begun its summer drilling program near Fond du Lac. Initial drilling in 2008 identified good grades of uranium mineralization. The deposit is located within the Manitou...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Suspected Little Pine Arsonist To Appear In Court Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 14:28 A trial date for a youth accused of burning down the Little Pine band office could be set next month. The 15-year-old youth accused of the crime will be back in court in Cut Knife...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Crime Rates Down In La Loche, La Ronge Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 14:27 Some crime statistics have been released for the northern part of the province. They show that the overall rate of crime is down in the communities of La Loche and La Ronge. Violent crimes...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Atleo Elected Grand Chief Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 14:26 Shawn Atleo is the new grand chief of the Assembly of First Nations. He won after eight ballots over top challenger Perry Bellgarde. Atleo says there is little time to rest, now that he is in charge,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
MNS Seeks Recognition Of Abuse Of Metis Students Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 14:23 The president of the Metis National Council says he supports the re-launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Clem Chartier says he hopes, however, that Metis are soon...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Wollaston Boater Feared Dead Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 14:21 It doesn’t appear as though a search for a missing boater in Wollaston Lake will have a happy ending. On Tuesday, RCMP officers found a boat used by Mike St. Pierre, floating in the water. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Fontaine Addresses Chiefs For Final Time Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 13:52 The outgoing national chief of the Assembly of First Nations spoke about achievements and disappointments as he gave his final address as the organization’s leader in Calgary today. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Water Levels On Churchill River Cause For Concern Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 13:43 Recent wet conditions in the northwest corner of the province have raised flows along the Churchill River system. Bart Ogema of the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority says current...
