by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Accused In Broadview Bar Murder Identified Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 14:03 The 20-year-old man charged in a fatal bar fight this past weekend in Broadview has been named by police. Karl Eldon Lerat faces one count of murder and one count of aggravated...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Chiefs Discuss Oil With U.S. Politicians Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 13:54 A Saskatchewan chief is lobbying the American government to recognize First Nations rights to oil and resources. Chief Wallace Fox has arrived in Washington, where he and six other...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Reserve Need More Environmental Protection: Fraser Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 13:39 Auditor-general Sheila Fraser is levelling criticism at Indian Affairs over the level of environmental protection on reserves, which Fraser says is less than what is provided...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
AFN Chief Calls For Federal Funding Restructuring Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 13:35 Canada’s national chief says he’s hopeful some good came out of a session this week between himself and the standing committee on finance. Shawn Atleo says he...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Canoe Lake Holds Election Act Referendum Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 13:27 The Canoe Lake First Nation is holding a referendum today on whether to adopt their own custom election code. Voting is underway at the Canoe Lake band hall at Canoe Narrows, and is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Trappers’ Revenue Way Down Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:49 Saskatchewan trappers fetched significantly lower prices for their pelts last season, according to data supplied by Saskatchewan Environment. The roughly $1.2-million in total returns is the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Saving Wapawekka Lumber Wasn’t Feasible: Boyd Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:40 Saskatchewan’s NDP Opposition is coming out swinging against the Brad Wall government over the recent sell-off of machinery from the Wapawekka Lumber mill. It was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
No Conflict Between Roles: McKnight Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:25 The province’s treaty commissioner says he doesn’t see a conflict of interest with his recent appointment to a northern mining company board. Bill McKnight was named this week...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Team Drilling Wins ABEX New Venture Award Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:19 For a northern-owned diamond drilling business, receiving a top business achievement award will make it a lot easier to recruit clients. Geoff Gay is the CEO of Athabasca Basin...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
La Ronge Gears Up For Torch’s Arrival Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:12 After extensive planning and preparation, the La Ronge Torch Committee is ready to greet the Olympic flame — almost. Committee chair Tammy Fiske says there are still some...
