by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Advisory Group To Help Plan Northern Roadwork Monday, June 29, 2009 at 14:01 The province’s Minister of Highways says getting northerners’ advice on what roads to invest in is the right approach. Jim Reiter says getting input from people who actually...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Turtle Islander Still Has To Obey Traffic Laws Monday, June 29, 2009 at 13:54 A man who says he’s exempt from traffic laws because he’s a member of the “Indian Nation of Turtle Island” has lost his case. In a a ruling made public last...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Former Chief Takes Dismissal To Court Monday, June 29, 2009 at 13:45 A dispute between former Peepeekisis First Nation Chief Beverly Bellegarde and the band’s council of elders will now proceed to the Federal Court. Justice Leonard Mandamin facilitated a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Feds Seek New Aboriginal Oil And Gas Ventures Monday, June 29, 2009 at 13:37 A Saskatchewan company hired to help Aboriginal businesses grow says there’s still time to apply for the program. The federal government is providing $3.9 million through a pilot...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
RCMP Sued For Alleged Jail Cell Injuries Friday, June 26, 2009 at 14:15 A Stony Rapids woman is suing the RCMP, saying she was arrested and kicked in a jail cell in the community. According to her lawyer Jack Hillson, Angeline (Angie) MacDonald was arrested on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Metis Fishing Case Not About Rights: Alberta Gov’t Friday, June 26, 2009 at 14:07 The Alberta government says it recently withdrew illegal fishing charges against a Saskatchewan Metis elder because it wants to review its regulations. Alfred Janvier of La...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Heroes Honoured For Fire And Water Rescues Friday, June 26, 2009 at 13:51 A family from Cowessess First Nation and three youths from Meadow Lake will receive awards for bravery this afternoon. Norma Sparvier, her son Calvin, and her nephew Andrew Gray will...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
FNUC Professor Publishes Book Friday, June 26, 2009 at 13:35 English professor Jo-Ann Episkenew, from the First Nations University of Canada, has launched a new book. Episkenew’s book, “Taking Back Our Spirits”, was released yesterday in Regina. It...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
FNUC Professor Publishes Book Friday, June 26, 2009 at 13:35 English professor Jo-Ann Episkenew, from the First Nations University of Canada, has launched a new book. Episkenew’s book, “Taking Back Our Spirits”, was released yesterday in Regina. It...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Norman Charged With Mischief, Assault Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 15:10 A La Ronge teen accused of setting a fire that killed a young couple and their baby boy is now facing even more charges. Nineteen-year-old Blake David Norman has been charged with one count...
