Several Outcomes Possible In Annexation Dispute

Several Outcomes Possible In Annexation Dispute Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 14:41     The director of Northern Municipal Services says he’s not aware of any proposed extensions of municipal boundaries like the one being deliberated in La Ronge being turned down.  ...

Teen Killed In Rollover Involving Stolen Truck

Teen Killed In Rollover Involving Stolen Truck Monday, May 05, 2008 at 14:33     A 15-year-old boy was killed in a single vehicle rollover on the Moosomin First Nation early yesterday morning.   The name of the dead youth has not yet been released.   Police believe...

McAuley Wins SaskParty Nomination In Cumberland

McAuley Wins SaskParty Nomination In Cumberland Monday, May 05, 2008 at 14:19     The Saskatchewan Party will be represented by former Cumberland House mayor Dale McAuley in an upcoming by-election in the Cumberland riding.   In nomination meetings held over the...

Feds Unveil On-Reserve Home Ownership Fund

Feds Unveil On-Reserve Home Ownership Fund Monday, May 05, 2008 at 14:15     The federal government says it is making home ownership a reality for more First Nations people living on reserves.   The minister responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,...

La Ronge Annexation Plan Input Deadline Extended

La Ronge Annexation Plan Input Deadline Extended Monday, May 05, 2008 at 14:08     Residents affected by a proposal by La Ronge to annex a resort area north of town have another four months to offer their feedback to the plan.   La Ronge town council has agreed to...

Plea Made For Public’s Help In Northern Cold Case

Plea Made For Public’s Help In Northern Cold Case Monday, May 05, 2008 at 13:56     The RCMP are looking for the public’s help in solving a 23-year-old mystery.   On March 16th, 1985, 33-year-old Jimmy Oscar Laliberte went to the Stampede Bar in Meadow...

Ile-a-la-Crosse Youths Stage Anti-Drugs March

Ile-a-la-Crosse Youths Stage Anti-Drugs March Monday, May 05, 2008 at 13:53     About 100 youth took to the streets of Ile-a-la-Crosse over the weekend, looking to raise awareness about drug and alcohol abuse in their community.   According to event organizer Donny...

Aboriginal Youth Honoured For Excellence

  Aboriginal Youth Honoured For Excellence Monday, May 05, 2008 at 13:45     Ten outstanding Aboriginal youth were recognized for their achievements Friday evening in Saskatoon.   The 10th Annual SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards were handed out in categories such as...

Sweetgrass Artist Added To Wall Of Fame

Sweetgrass Artist Added To Wall Of Fame Monday, May 05, 2008 at 13:40     A Sweetgrass First Nation man has been posthumously inducted into the Frontier Mall Wall of Fame in North Battleford.   Artist John Henry Fineday passed away in 2006 at the age of 32.   His...

Band Intending To Proceed With Hydro Project

Band Intending To Proceed With Hydro Project Friday, May 02, 2008 at 16:07     The chief and council of the Black Lake Denesuline First Nation have formally announced plans to start development of a hydroelectric generator.   A feasibility study has been finished by...