by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Chief Questions Government over Oilsands Permits Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 14:49 The chief of the Clearwater River Dene nation says he’s not sure Saskatchewan tax-payers have been well-served by a recent oil-deal. The band is calling for an inquiry...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Prisoners Escape From Regina Correctional Centre Monday, August 25, 2008 at 15:21 Five prisoners described as dangerous and possibly armed are at large after escaping from the Regina Correctional Centre. Police say six prisoners escaped Sunday night, but one was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Prince Albert Police May Face Review Monday, August 25, 2008 at 15:19 A review could be launched into the Prince Albert police service due to the number of complaints filed against it. According to government statistics, 19 complaints were laid against the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
RCMP To Ivestigate Regina Police Shooting Monday, August 25, 2008 at 15:16 The R-C-M-P will do an independent investigation into a police shooting in Regina. Saturday morning, a 13-year veteran of the Regina police force fired at a burglary suspect who was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Man Seriously Hurt In ATV Crash At Beardy’s Friday, August 22, 2008 at 14:40 A 29-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries following an all-terrain vehicle accident on the Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nation last night. The RCMP say the lone...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Hopkins Promises To Be Good Environmental Steward Friday, August 22, 2008 at 14:30 The CEO of Oilsands Quest says his company will leave a minimal footprint on the environment after exploring and potentially developing oil sands in the La Loche area. Christopher...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Off-Reserve Aboriginal Employment Numbers Dip Friday, August 22, 2008 at 14:28 A Statistics Canada analyst says the recent drop in employment levels in Saskatchewan’s off-reserve Aboriginal population is likely due to people choosing to leave the workforce....
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Clarke Responds To Verbal Jab From Orchard Friday, August 22, 2008 at 14:26 Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament is shrugging off a bit of a shot he received this week from Liberal candidate David Orchard. Orchard stated he was prepared to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Sandy Bay Gets Funds For New Community Hall Friday, August 22, 2008 at 14:15 The provincial government is providing just over $133,000 for a new culture and recreational facility in Sandy Bay. The northern village will construct a community hall to serve a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Tinker Asking Public To Address Needs Of Disabled Friday, August 22, 2008 at 14:12 A northern advocate for the disabled will be touring several northwest Saskatchewan communities next week to promote a campaign he’s calling “From Compassion to...