by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
La Loche Man Gives Searchers A Scare Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 15:18 The search for a missing man from La Loche has ended with sighs of relief. 34-year-old Randy Fergus Janvier was last seen swimming away from the shores of La Loche early Sunday morning. It...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northerners Honoured For Heroism Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 15:13 Some Cumberland House residents have been honoured for their efforts in saving the lives of two men last winter. Rene Carriere, Les Carriere and Solomon Carriere were unable to attend the RCMP...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Children Using Breached Dam As A Waterslide Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 15:09 Officials at the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority say they are disappointed in the actions of some people between the Lac La Plonge Dam and the Beaver River. The authority breached a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Cumberland House Flood Forecast Improving Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:58 Saskatchewan’s Public Safety minister says he doesn’t believe the village of Cumberland House will be damaged by flooding. Peter Prebble made the statement during a noon...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Native People Say Hospital Stays Need Improving Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:56 A recent survey among Saskatchewan hospital patients has revealed that First Nations and Metis people rate their overall care lower than others. The survey of 5,000 patients was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Youth Curfew A Go In La Ronge Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:34 A new youth curfew in the town of La Ronge will come into effect on July 8th. The measure was approved recently by La Ronge Town Council in the form of a bylaw. Essentially, anyone under the age...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northerner Calls On CCRA To Punish Drug Pushers Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:31 A resident of Buffalo Narrows says he would like to see authorities begin to punish drug dealers where it hurts them the most — in the pocketbook. Pierre Chartier says drug...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Bill C-31 Reaches 20th Anniversary Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:14 Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of the implementation of Bill C-31, a piece of legislation that is being widely criticized in First Nations circles. The bill was primarily created to allow...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Canoe Quest Team Reinstated Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 12:56 Team Des Nedhe Dene’s disqualification from the Saskatchewan Centennial Canoe Quest has been overturned. However, the team from Patuanak will be slapped with a severe time penalty for racing the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Keewatin Yatthe Accepts Report’s Findings Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 15:18 A spokesman for the Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority says the health region is already putting into place recommendations outlined in a recent government report. Richard...
