by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Ahenakew Hate Crime Conviction Overturned Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 15:50 A Court of Queen’s Bench justice in Saskatchewan has ruled a lower court judge made errors in convicting former native leader David Ahenakew of wilfully promoting hatred. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Plea Bargain Nets Northern Man Seven-Year Sentence Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 15:39 A northern Saskatchewan man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter after making a plea bargain with the Crown. 36-year-old Michael Bearboy had originally...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Jury Calls For Change To RCMP Standoff Protocol Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 15:38 A coroner’s jury has made six recommendations following an inquest into the shooting death of a 38-year-old man in La Ronge at the hands of the RCMP. Shawn Martinot died from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Significant Metis Rights Case Underway In Yorkton Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 15:37 A Metis lawyer says a trial in Yorkton could very well determine how Metis harvesting rights are treated in southern Saskatchewan. Dwayne Roth, the recently-resigned president of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
PAGC Signs Agreement With Health Region Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 15:31 The Prince Albert Grand Council has signed a memorandum of understanding with the city’s regional health authority. Yesterday, the Prince Albert/Parkland Health Region and the PAGC...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
New Study Reveals Aboriginal Crime Stats Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 15:57 A public policy expert says he believes a new study on Aboriginal crime statistics clearly illustrates why the Conservatives “Get-Tough-On-Crime” approach won’t work. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Murder Suspect Turns Himself In To Authorities Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 15:56 A murder suspect who had a Canada-wide warrant issued for his arrest, has turned himself into police in North Battleford. 23 year old Michael Matechuk of Lloydminster was wanted on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Tourism Week Across The Province And Country Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 15:56 The CEO and President of Tourism Saskatchewan says the provincial and national tourism weeks are off to a good start. Roy Anderson says this week is organized to raise awareness...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Morel Mushroom Season Very Poor Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 15:55 The Morel mushroom season is not looking too bright according to one northern Agriculturist. Gerry Ivanochko says the harvesting of Morel mushrooms isn’t off to a great start and the future...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Mounted Police Foundation Funds Moosomin Project Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 15:54 Canada’s Mounted Police Foundation has given $4,000 to the Moosomin First Nation for a community justice project. He adds the project also involves teachings of band elders...
