by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Former Chief Fined For Shooting Moose Over Highway Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 14:54 A former chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band has agreed to pay a fine for illegally shooting and killing a moose. Harry Cook was charged with shooting across a highway south...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Northern Mayors Concerned About Government Agency Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 14:50 Provincial cabinet ministers and New North are holding a roundtable discussion in Prince Albert today. One of the main issues for New North is the province’s Enterprise...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Mallard Fire Researchers Release Study Findings Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 14:44 Following months of research into the effects of the 1999 Mallard fire in the La Ronge area, a group from the University of Lethbridge has released its findings and made some...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Friendship Centre Marks Four Decades In Operation Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 14:35 The Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre is celebrating 40 years of service in the city today. Friendship Centre program coordinator Ashley Kayseas says it’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
P.A. Taking Steps To Enlarge Aboriginal Workforce Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 14:30 The City of Prince Albert is the latest partner to sign onto the province’s Aboriginal employment development initiative. Under the terms of the deal, the city will take...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Clarke Wins Northern Riding In A Romp Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 15:52 Many expected a tight election battle in northern Saskatchewan last night, but it wasn’t even close. Tory incumbent Rob Clarke easily defeated Liberal David Orchard by 3,148 votes...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
FSIN Chief Placing Hope In Opposition Parties Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 15:45 The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is looking to federal Opposition parties to advance the agenda of First Nations issues. Chief Lawrence Joseph says he...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Metis Eager For Action From Tory Government Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 15:41 A man who has helped lead the fight for compensation for Ile-a-la-Crosse boarding school survivors is optimistic the Tories will follow through on commitments they made to the Metis...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Wollaston Getting Tough On Pushers And Bootleggers Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 15:39 Students on the Hatchet Lake First Nation held a protest today to make a statement about drugs and alcohol in their community. The students decided to hold the demonstration...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Saskatoon Cop Pledges Thorough Review Of Shooting Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 15:31 A Saskatoon police officer says despite a sizable workload, he will find time to do a proper review into a shooting in Prince Albert. Inspector Jeff Bent has been assigned to...