by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Pelican Lake Power Struggle Continues Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 14:11 A leadership dispute on the Pelican Lake First Nation continues to be waged in an Ottawa courtroom. Officials with Indian Affairs received notice last week from a federal court that the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Rash Of Snowmobile Thefts In La Ronge Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 14:06 The RCMP says there has been a dramatic increase in the theft of snowmobiles in the La Ronge area over the last week. The Mounties say, in some cases, it appears thieves have been...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Historic Site Designation Pleases Metis Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 14:05 A Metis citizen in Rosthern is applauding a recent decision by the provincial government to designate a local Metis settlement area as a historic landmark. Ruth Fisher says Petite Ville was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northerners Continue To Find Jobs At Mine Sites Monday, February 28, 2005 at 15:30 Government statistics indicate that more northern and Aboriginal are finding employment in northern Saskatchewan mines. Year-end statistics for 2004 show that northerners held 53...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northern Leader Critical Of Budgeted Foreign Aid Monday, February 28, 2005 at 15:29 The mayor of Ile-a-la-Crosse is expressing deep concern about the Aboriginal initiatives outlined in last week’s federal budget. Max Morin says the government needs to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
“Canoe Registry” Debated In Commons Monday, February 28, 2005 at 15:26 The Member of Parliament for northern Saskatchewan is not letting up in his attack of what he’s calling the federal government’s “canoe registry”. Jeremy...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Election Day In Dillon Monday, February 28, 2005 at 15:23 The Buffalo River Dene Nation is holding its chief and council election today. Incumbent chief Elmer Campbell has been in office for the last 11 years and is seeking re-election. He’s up against...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Red Earth Chief Election Draws Three Candidates Monday, February 28, 2005 at 15:19 Members of the Red Earth Cree Nation will head to the polls later this week for chief and council elections. The election takes place this Friday with a total of five positions up...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Sawmill To Be Established Near Beauval This Summer Friday, February 25, 2005 at 15:45 After years of delays, it appears a sawmill will finally be built near Beauval this year. North West Communities Wood Products announced today that a small log softwood sawmill...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Math Program Offered To Native University Students Friday, February 25, 2005 at 13:30 The Crown Investments Corporation and the University of Saskatchewan are setting up a program to help improve the math and science skills of Aboriginal students. The Math and...