by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Black Lake Man Dies In Snowmobile Crash Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:38 The RCMP believe a snowstorm may have played a part in the death of a Black Lake man earlier this week. 39-year-old Leon Bouvier was last seen alive Tuesday morning — the same day a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Searchers Find Body Of Missing Red Earth Man Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:37 The search for a missing man from the Red Earth First Nation ended on a tragic note earlier this week. The body of 22-year-old Davin Craig McKay was discovered early Wednesday afternoon...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Band Contemplates Removing Smoking Ban Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:36 The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is seriously thinking about allowing smoking in its La Ronge-based bingo hall again. Chief Tammy Cook-Searson says revenues at Keethanow Bingo North have slowed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Tinker To Receive Special Honour From Province Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:34 A long-time advocate for disabled people in northern Saskatchewan will be presented with a Saskatchewan Centennial Medal tonight in La Ronge. Northern Affairs Minister Buckley...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Elder Pays Tribute To Aboriginal AIDS Activist Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:32 The elder at the Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre says he will miss the director of a local outreach group. Ken Ward has worked with Aboriginal people suffering from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
La Ronge Band Taking Council Meetings On The Road Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:29 Newly-elected Lac La Ronge Indian Band chief Tammy Cook-Searson is following through on one of her election promises. Cook-Searson says band council meetings will soon be held in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
New Cumberland House Chief Welcomes Challenges Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:27 A tough financial road appears to lie ahead for the Cumberland House Cree Nation. Chief Walter Sewap says since he became leader a few weeks ago, he has learned the band will have to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Help For Displaced Band Members In Nipawin Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:24 A growing number of Cree and Saulteaux residents in Nipawin are using the services of a new tribal group there. The Nipawin First Nation Association was created last June to help...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Road Link Not Mentioned In Alberta Budget Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 12:54 The completion of a road link from Fort McMurray to Garson Lake is not mentioned in the Alberta government’s budget announced yesterday. Northern Saskatchewan leaders and the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Fontaine Still In The Dark About Border Access Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 12:52 The chief of the Assembly of First Nations admits he isn’t sure if the United States intends to keep honouring an agreement signed more than two centuries ago. Phil Fontaine...
