Northern Drug Bust Suspects Identified

Northern Drug Bust Suspects Identified Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 14:53     The RCMP and Prince Albert Police Service have released the names of most of the people charged in a major drug bust in northern Saskatchewan.   Yesterday, it was announced a combined...

Rivals Anxious To Get Recount Resolved

Rivals Anxious To Get Recount Resolved Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 13:47     A lawyer for the Conservative candidate in last month’s election in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River says his client is happy a judicial recount will be taking place.   Jonathan...

Fontaine, Bird Ready To Work With Prentice

Fontaine, Bird Ready To Work With Prentice Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 13:43     Two high-profile First Nations leaders are congratulating the new minister of Indian Affairs on his appointment.   Jim Prentice takes over from the Liberals’ Andy Scott.  ...

Beatty Hopes New Posting Will Make A Difference

Beatty Hopes New Posting Will Make A Difference Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 13:41     NDP cabinet minister Joan Beatty says she is looking forward to spending more time in the North.   Beatty was recently handed the portfolio of Northern Affairs — ending her...

Judge Orders Recount In Northern Riding

Judge Orders Recount In Northern Riding Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:33     A judicial recount has been ordered in the federal riding of Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River.   The northern Saskatchewan constituency has been in turmoil since allegations of...

Arrest Made Following Murder Of Dillon Teacher

Arrest Made Following Murder Of Dillon Teacher Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:32     A 53-year-old man is facing a charge of second-degree murder following the death of a 62-year-old woman in Dillon this past weekend.   The man was arrested and charged following the...

Northern Residents Charged In Major Drug Sting

Northern Residents Charged In Major Drug Sting Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:29     The Prince Albert Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit has announced a major drug bust in northern Saskatchewan.   The unit, a partnership between the RCMP and the Prince Albert...

Transwest Air Offers More Help To Far North

Transwest Air Offers More Help To Far North Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:21     Air travelers to the Far North will be allowed some extra luggage, beginning tomorrow.   Transwest Air has announced it is raising the checked bag allowance from 60 lbs. per person to...

Belanger Embraces Portfolio Change

Belanger Embraces Portfolio Change Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:18     A provincial cabinet minister from the North is welcoming the new challenge he’s taking on in the NDP government.   Former Northern Affairs minister Buckley Belanger was named the new...

Prentice Named New Indian Affairs Minister

Prentice Named New Indian Affairs Minister Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:15     Calgary North Centre Conservative MP Jim Prentice has been appointed the new minister of Indian Affairs and the new federal interlocutor for Metis.   The 49-year-old lawyer was handed...