by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Study To Probe Northerners’ Political Involvement Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 13:36 University of Saskatchewan researchers hope a new study will help develop policy in election law to address institutional barriers when it comes to Aboriginal voter...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Deschambault Lake Murder Suspect Back In Court Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 13:22 A woman charged with the second-degree murder of a northern Saskatchewan man will stay behind bars until her next court appearance. Twenty-one-year-old Yolanda Custer was in a La...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Remains Found In Yard Of Regina Residence Monday, April 20, 2009 at 12:57 Regina police and the chief coroner are still working to determine the identity of the female whose remains were found in a yard in the city Friday evening. The police service are treating...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Suspect In Bosse Murder Back In Court Monday, April 20, 2009 at 12:46 The preliminary hearing for a man accused of killing an Aboriginal woman has been delayed. This morning, Douglas Hales appeared before a provincial court judge in Saskatoon, asking for...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
La Ronge Man Newest Official At Northern Affairs Monday, April 20, 2009 at 12:42 A La Ronge resident has been appointed as the province’s new assistant deputy minister of Northern Affairs. The ministry of First Nations and Metis Relations says Toby...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
West Wind Pilots To Join Union Monday, April 20, 2009 at 12:38 The pilots of a First Nations-owned Saskatchewan air carrier have voted to unionize. According to a release from the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers (CEP) union of Canada, the pilots at West...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Aboriginal Law Students Celebrate Convocation Monday, April 20, 2009 at 12:34 A new crop of Aboriginal lawyers will begin practicing soon. Last night, 19 Aboriginal students from the University of Saskatchewan celebrated their graduation. Trish Greyeyes from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Charge In Pinehouse Homicide Downgraded Friday, April 17, 2009 at 12:35 A 22-year-old Pinehouse man accused of fatally stabbing another man from the northern community will stand trial on a reduced charge. Tyrell Lariviere was originally charged with...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Millions Committed For Work At Batoche, Waskesiu Friday, April 17, 2009 at 12:30 The Batoche National Historic Site is getting a $3.67-million funding boost from the federal government. The money is part of $12.5 million Ottawa is committing to Saskatchewan...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Taiwan Expressing Interest In Indian Act Friday, April 17, 2009 at 12:27 Taiwanese legislators are reportedly taking a hard look at Canada’s Indian Act. Northern Saskatchewan MP Rob Clarke was one of several parliamentarians to visit the country recently...