by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Protest in Pelican Narrows Continues Friday, August 20, 2004 at 14:49 One of the leaders of a sit-in at the band office in Pelican Narrows says it’s clear which side local residents support in the dispute. Gertie Dorion and about 20 to 30 other protesters...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Band Criticized for Silence on Tax Rebate Option Friday, August 20, 2004 at 14:47 A protester in Pelican Narrows says she wishes the band would have made more effort to inform residents of the options open to them regarding the gas and tobacco tax settlement...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Wahpeton Close to Finalizing Agreement with INAC Friday, August 20, 2004 at 14:33 A dispute between Indian Affairs and a Prince Albert-area First Nation is close to being settled. The financial transfer agreement expired between INAC and the Wahpeton Dakota...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Fish Plant Financing Talks Called Positive Friday, August 20, 2004 at 14:08 A two-day meeting between organizers of a proposed fish processing plant in Prince Albert and potential stakeholders has wrapped up. Representatives from both the Prince Albert Grand...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
RCMP Looking into Suspicious Fires in Black Lake Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 14:45 The RCMP is investigating three suspicious fires in Black Lake that appear to have been deliberately set. The first fire took place on Friday, August 6th at 3:30 am at the Black...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Case of Raped Cree Girl Subject of Protest March Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 14:41 About thirty demonstrators marched through Prince Albert yesterday to protest what they feel is a lack of laws protecting children. The residents began their rally on the steps...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Mining Sector Said to be Lukewarm on Land Use Plan Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 14:37 The first stage of a land use plan for the Athabasca region is nearing completion. Prince Albert Grand Council official Diane McDonald says the purpose of the plan will be to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Forest Fire Crews Using New Weapon Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 14:33 A new tool is being used in the fight against forest fires in northern Saskatchewan this year. Crews with Saskatchewan Environment now have a hose and sprinkler system at their disposal which...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Band Office Protest Underway in Pelican Narrows Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 13:20 A number of residents in Pelican Narrows are staging a sit-in at the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation’s band office in the community. The protesters have been there since...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Thieves Slam Vehicle into La Ronge Confectionary Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 13:14 The La Ronge RCMP has 3 people in custody following a bizarre robbery early this morning at a local confectionary store. At about 6 o’clock this morning, a vehicle plowed...
