by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Olympic Torch Visits Wanuskewin Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 12:13 Hundreds of school children gathered at Wanuskewin Heritage Park for a ceremony marking the arrival of the Olympic flame. Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Vice-chief Morley Watson says...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Too Little Snow Keeping Dog Race Sign-ups Low Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 12:10 A northern Saskatchewan sled dog race organizer says she’s hoping for a few more weeks of cold weather — at least enough to keep mushers training their dogs on hard-packed...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Banking Official Defends INAC Loan Program Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 12:17 A First Nations banking leader is defending Indian Affairs over its handling of an on-reserve loan program. Keith Martell of the First Nations Bank of Canada says he knows a ruckus...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Four Communities Get Economic Development Cash Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 12:13 Four northern Saskatchewan communities affected by problems in the forestry industry are getting a hand with reviving their local economies. The Peter Ballantyne and Flying Dust...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Buffalo Hide-Covered Coke Bottle Unveiled Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 12:08 Coca-Cola was at the First Nations University in Regina this morning for the unveiling of an art piece that will be at the Vancouver Olympic Games. It is a 6′ tall Coca-Cola...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Missing Woman From Beardy’s Found Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 12:51 There’s a happy ending to the search for a missing woman originally from the Beardy’s Okemasis First Nation. The RCMP say 27-year-old Dessie Sutherland has been found in...
by bryanorthner | Sep 2, 2010
Woman Charged After Sucker River Hatchet Attack Monday, January 11, 2010 at 15:23 A 29-year-old woman is facing a charge of aggravated assault after allegedly striking another woman with a small hatchet in Sucker River. The RCMP say the incident took place in a...
by bryanorthner | Sep 2, 2010
La Ronge Man Implicated In Melfort Standoff Monday, January 11, 2010 at 12:57 A 26-year-old man from La Ronge is facing several charges following a home invasion and subsequent police standoff in Melfort on Saturday. Philip Charles has been charged with...
by bryanorthner | Sep 2, 2010
Aboriginal Youth Proud To Carry Olympic Torch Monday, January 11, 2010 at 12:20 A Metis youth from Saskatoon is one of the torchbearers as the Olympic flame makes its way through the city today. Tyson Poulin, 13, was surprised when he found out he was chosen to...
by bryanorthner | Sep 2, 2010
Deer May Be Cause Of Fatal Crash Monday, January 11, 2010 at 12:14 A deer may have been responsible for a fatal highway collision south of Loon Lake last night. A 42-year-old woman from Onion Lake was killed when her vehicle collided head-on with a logging...