by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
La Ronge Band Members Choosing New Chief Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 13:21 Today is the day members of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band decide who they want to replace their long-time chief. The band is holding its chief and council election in its six reserve...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Traditional Medicine Study In Jeopardy Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 13:17 A plan by the University of Saskatchewan to study Cree and Dene medicine could possibly be shelved. Last year, the university announced it had secured agreements with both the Lac La Ronge...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
MPs To Debate Residential Schools Resolution Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 13:14 Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament is hoping there will be enough pressure put on the federal government to change the way it deals with residential school abuse...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northerners Suspected In Warman Armed Robbery Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 15:01 Two men from northern Saskatchewan are among the suspects connected to an armed robbery that happened in Warman last week. The RCMP have charged four people for allegedly being...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Rough Third Quarter For Commercial Fishers Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 14:59 Commercial fishers in the North will tell you they’ve had a rough winter — now we have an idea of how bad it has been. The Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation recently...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Montreal Lake Chief Quitting Politics Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 14:57 There will be a new person in charge at the Montreal Lake Cree Nation after next week’s band election. Incumbent chief Richie Bird has decided not to seek another term. Nomination...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Peter Ballantyne Chief Seeking Re-Election Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 14:54 Four candidates are running for chief in next month’s Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation election. Incumbent Ron Michel is up against challengers Lester Gardiner, Harold Linklater and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Polls Open In Cumberland House Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 14:53 It’s election day on the Cumberland House Cree Nation and all eyes are on the battle for chief. Incumbent Peter Laliberte is up against two former chiefs in today’s election —...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Indian Affairs Defends Halt Of Business Funding Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 14:49 An Indian Affairs spokesman says cuts to assistance programs for First Nations’ businesses shouldn’t be interpreted as a sign of indifference by the federal department....
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Wollaston Youth Hear About Dangers Of Ecstasy Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 14:46 A First Nations man whose son fatally overdosed on ecstasy is visiting Wollaston Lake today. John Watson is from the Ochapowace First Nation and is on a mission to warn Native youth...
