by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Sturgeon Lake Murder Trial Underway Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 15:30 A trial began today for a man accused of killing a woman on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation. 37-year-old Rick Ermine faces one count of second-degree murder for his alleged role in an incident...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Voters Told To Ensure They’re Registered Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 15:29 Elections Canada is urging voters in the upcoming federal by-election in northern Saskatchewan to make sure they’re registered to vote. Spokesman Roger Francis says there are...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Youth Leadership Forum Applications Now Accepted Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 15:26 Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant-Governor is making no apologies for giving northerners a greater opportunity to take part in a youth leadership program. Gordon Barnhart’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Renowned Explorer To Be Honoured At Fort Carlton Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 15:22 A famous explorer with ties to northern Saskatchewan will be honoured at a fort near the Beardy’s/Okemasis reserve this spring. On May 23rd, members of the David Thompson...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Northern Snowmobilers Survive Weather Scare Monday, March 03, 2008 at 15:12 Five snowmobilers on their way from Buffalo Narrows to Dillon Saturday evening were forced to make snow shelters on Peter Pond Lake when blizzard-like conditions forced them to alter their...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Little Pine Murder Suspect Makes Court Appearance Monday, March 03, 2008 at 14:43 A 19-year-old man charged with second-degree murder in the death of a man on the Little Pine First Nation on Saturday remains in custody. Dwayne Coleman Sapp, Jr. made his first...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
SaskParty Government Reviewing ICFS Agencies Monday, March 03, 2008 at 14:03 Child and family services agencies on Saskatchewan reserves can expect to get a phone call from the province’s Social Services minister, if they haven’t already. Donna...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Pair Arrested On Drug And Weapons Charges Monday, March 03, 2008 at 13:48 Two residents from Beauval are in custody after the RCMP seized drugs, cash and some weapons from a home in the community last week. On Thursday, officers executed a search warrant at a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Northern Trappers Keep Executive, Change Name Monday, March 03, 2008 at 13:45 The Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association has been given a new name. Fur harvesters at the group’s annual convention in Prince Albert over the weekend voted to re-name the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Bomek Given Additional Jail Time Friday, February 29, 2008 at 14:50 A former lawyer with ties to northern Saskatchewan has been found guilty of attempting to obstruct justice. 59-year-old James Michael Bomek sat quietly today — looking at times out a...