by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Man Killed In Accident North Of La Ronge Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 13:33 One man is dead and another hurt after a two-vehicle accident north of La Ronge. The RCMP say the head-on collision occurred around 2:15 yesterday afternoon on Highway 102, 133...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Canada On Hot Seat Over Indigenous Rights Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 13:30 The federal government has been told it must do more to uphold the human rights of Indigenous Peoples. Canada’s human rights record was reviewed by the United Nations Human...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Strahl Still Has High Hopes For Truth Commission Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 13:26 The federal minister of Indian Affairs says he’s confident the Truth and Reconciliation Commission can still fulfill its mandate within the original five-year timeframe. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Tasering Of Aboriginal Girl Angers MP Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 13:16 An NDP MP is blasting police in Ontario for reportedly tasering a 14-year-old First Nations girl. Charlie Angus says the incident happened in northwestern Ontario when the girl began...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Police On Lookout For Missing P.A. Teen Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 13:11 Police in Prince Albert are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl. Hertha Lariviere was last seen Friday at the PACI high school. She was wearing...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Northern Mayors Blindsided By Government Plan Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 13:07 The chair of New North and mayor of La Loche says the government needs to listen to and consult with northern leaders before making decisions regarding the north. Georgina...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Family Forced To Leave Reserve After Home Flooded Tuesday, February 03, 2009 at 15:04 A sewage backup that’s flooded their house is forcing a family from Black Lake to relocate to Prince Albert. Audrey Sandypoint, her husband, and her two teenaged...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Mercury Warning Issued For Lac Ste. Anne Tuesday, February 03, 2009 at 14:59 Alberta has issued a health advisory to warn people who eat fish caught at a lake west of Edmonton popular with northern Saskatchewan residents. The acting chief medical health officer...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Beaucage Officially In Race For National Chief Tuesday, February 03, 2009 at 14:54 The leadership race for the Assembly of First Nations has another contestant. As expected, Ontario tribal chief John Beaucage has officially announced his candidacy for the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
First Nations Youth Discuss Suicide Prevention Tuesday, February 03, 2009 at 14:52 A Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations official says First Nations young people are in crisis, and need to know that there is both hope and help for them. Vice-Chief Glen...
