Northern Computer Hacker Sentenced

Some punishment has been given to a resident of Denare Beach who hacked into a New York-based website. Ryan Devin Lee appeared in Creighton Provincial Court yesterday and was given a suspended sentence by the judge. Lee was also put on probation for 20 months. He...

MNC President Responds To Recent Health Cuts

The Metis National Council has lost all of its health funding. In a newsletter, MNC president Clem Chartier says the money was lost in the recent federal budget and has resulted in the termination of one employee. Chartier also says it means that the Metis Nation, at...

Parents Group Voices Concern For Community Schools

Some First Nations, Metis and other inner city parents are angry about the loss of designated community funding for community schools. On Tuesday night, they packed the Regina Public School Board office to voice their concerns. The First Nations, Metis and Community...

STC Numbers Hold Steady In Province’s North

The president of the Saskatchewan Transportation Corporation says the number of people taking the bus in northern Saskatchewan appears to be holding steady. Shawn Grice doesn’t have exact numbers, but figures ridership is about the same. Over the next few...

SIGA Looks At Possible New Casino Building

SIGA could give the green light to a new casino in North Battleford within this fiscal year. Zane Hansen made that statement during a speech to the Rotary Club of the Battlefords on Monday. “I put that out as a target for us — so we have a number of...

AFN Presses Case Against Legal Firm

The Assembly of First Nations is continuing to stand firm behind recent legal action taken against a Calgary-based law firm. Blott and Company represents over 4,000 people who are seeking compensation from the government for abuse suffered at residential schools. It...

Trial Ordered For Man Accused In Elder’s Death

A man from the Muskowekwan First Nation will be going to trial in Court of Queen’s Bench to face a charge of first-degree murder. Everett Tirrel Bruce was 18 years old when he was arrested in connection with the death of 81-year-old William Pambrun. Punnichy...

Northern MP Defends Recent Cuts To Outside Groups

The Member of Parliament for northern Saskatchewan is defending his government’s approach to Aboriginal health. Rob Clarke says recent cuts to some programming done by national organizations won’t impact health delivery at the grassroots level. Some of the...