by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Jail Time For Casino Patron Caught Selling Drugs Friday, January 18, 2008 at 15:09 A 40-year-old Saskatoon man will spend the next six months in jail after being arrested in a drug bust at North Battleford’s Gold Eagle Casino last July. Albert McKay was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Harrison Says Barb From NDP Taken Out Of Context Friday, January 18, 2008 at 15:07 Jeremy Harrison says the NDP mistakenly took one of his quotes out of context when they attacked him earlier this week. NDP MLA Sandra Morin quoted remarks the Saskatchewan Party...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Ottawa Urged To Change Native Funding Practices Friday, January 18, 2008 at 15:05 The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples has released a lengthy report calling for a change in how government funds are awarded to Aboriginal groups. Leader Patrick Brazeau says the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Senior Officer Joins Tribal Police Force Friday, January 18, 2008 at 14:54 The File Hills First Nations Police Service now has its first-ever sergeant on staff. A member of the Blood Reserve from southern Alberta, Sergeant Kurt Healy, joins the chief of police...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
La Loche Youths Try Hand At Homebuilding Friday, January 18, 2008 at 14:51 Armed with hammers and drills, some La Loche students are stepping outside their classroom and into the home to learn new skills. Teamed up with their teacher and contractors, eight boys...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Harper Announces Forestry Aid For Saskatchewan Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 15:20 Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced Saskatchewan’s share of a new $1 billion trust for communities hurt by layoffs. Speaking in Prince Albert this morning, Harper...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Census Numbers Questioned By Metis Leaders Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 15:13 Metis Nation – Saskatchewan says the latest census numbers regarding the province’s Metis population are wrong. This week’s census release indicated there are around...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Northerner Bidding For NDP By-election Nomination Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 15:10 A Buffalo Narrows man is hoping to secure the NDP nomination for the upcoming by-election in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River. Brian Morin says he has been mulling it over...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Tories Say Progress Made In Reserve Water Quality Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 15:08 The federal government says it is making progress in improving First Nations water quality. According to a news release issued today, the Conservative government says that in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Cities Won’t Get Help For Exodus From Reserves Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 15:07 Prime Minister Stephen Harper says towns and cities across Canada shouldn’t expect any additional monies to help address the growing number of First Nations citizens...
