by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Fond du Lac Firefighters New National Champions Monday, September 19, 2005 at 15:17 Residents of the Fond du Lac First Nation can now say they’re home to the best Aboriginal firefighting unit in the country. This weekend in Winnipeg, a team from Fond du...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Funeral Held For Native Marine Monday, September 19, 2005 at 15:13 The U.S. marine from the Thunderchild First Nation that died recently in Iraq was laid to rest over the weekend. The funeral for 25-year-old Robert McCoy was held in Woodsboro, Texas on Saturday....
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Province Urged To Shift Focus To Far North Roads Monday, September 19, 2005 at 15:11 A development official in the Athabasca region is hoping all the excitement about the road to Fort McMurray won’t put a long-awaited road network in his region on the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Flooded Fisher Cries Foul Over Dam Management Monday, September 19, 2005 at 15:08 Swamped fishers and outfitters in the Cumberland House region want some answers from the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority. Local fisher John Carriere runs an outfitting camp that...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Province Determining Next Move In Casino Dispute Monday, September 19, 2005 at 15:06 A spokesman for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority says he’s confident a settlement can be reached between the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority and Prairieland...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Dene People Mourn Loss Of Beloved Priest Friday, September 16, 2005 at 14:48 Northern Saskatchewan Dene communities are mourning the passing of a long-time priest. Father Jean Megret died from pneumonia on Wednesday at the hospital in Stony Rapids, where he had...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
MP Says It’s Time To Shift Focus To Highway 155 Friday, September 16, 2005 at 14:41 Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament says now that plans have been announced for the long-awaited road link between La Loche and Fort McMurray, it’s time...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
SaskParty Calls For Northern Economic Blueprint Friday, September 16, 2005 at 14:34 The Saskatchewan Party says news of a road link between northern Alberta and northern Saskatchewan is welcome, but must be part of a broader vision for the North. Opposition...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Metis Leaders Feel Slighted Over Road Announcement Friday, September 16, 2005 at 14:26 A Metis leader in northwest Saskatchewan feels the efforts of Metis groups regarding the planned highway link to Fort McMurray have been overlooked. Northwest Metis Council...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Northern Ministers Gather In The Pas Friday, September 16, 2005 at 14:06 Northern Affairs Minister Buckley Belanger is in The Pas today to meet with his counterparts from across the country. Northern development ministers have been holding their annual...