by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
RCMP Investigating Death At Standing Buffalo Friday, May 29, 2009 at 15:41 RCMP major crimes investigators are looking into a sudden death on the Standing Buffalo First Nation. At around 6:45 last night, police were called to a home on the reserve where they...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Tenants Given Access To Burned La Ronge Apartments Friday, May 29, 2009 at 15:39 The displaced tenants of a La Ronge apartment building that was the scene of a deadly fire earlier this week are finally being allowed into the building to retrieve their belongings....
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Senators Meet With Leaders Of Unrecognized Bands Friday, May 29, 2009 at 15:28 Chiefs of excluded bands hope today’s meeting with Liberal senators will bring them one step closer to the federal government recognizing them. Chiefs from the John Cochrane...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Chief Wonders Why Bands Pay For Patient Transfers Friday, May 29, 2009 at 15:23 Some soaring medical costs have prompted a northern Saskatchewan chief to turn to the federal government for some help, and possibly an explanation. Clearwater River Dene Nation...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Cowessess West Nile Victim Hoping To Walk Again Friday, May 29, 2009 at 15:16 A Cowessess First Nation man has a cautionary tale about spending time outdoors without protection against mosquitos. Nearly two years ago, Stan Delorme thought he had contracted heat...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
La Ronge Apartment Fire Claims Third Victim Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 14:03 A 19-year-old woman who was critically injured in an apartment fire in La Ronge earlier this week has passed away in hospital. The RCMP say Marsha McKenzie died last night. That brings...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
SIGA Reaches Deal With Defendants Named In Suit Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 13:51 The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority says it’s determined to recoup $1.2 million that went missing from its coffers. Yesterday, the company issued a news release saying it...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Firm Clears Environmental Hurdle For New Gold Mine Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 13:43 Golden Band Resources is one step closer to getting a gold mine operating in the La Ronge gold belt. The firm has received an environmental green light to begin work on the 12...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Cameco Planning Expansion Of Uranium Business Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 13:39 Cameco says it will continue to expand its operations to meet the world’s demands for uranium. Yesterday, company president and CEO Jerry Grandey told shareholders that Cameco...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Former LLRIB Chief Retires From Cameco Board Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 13:35 One of Cameco’s longest serving board members has retired. The former chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Harry Cook, sat on the board of directors for 17 years. Cameco CEO...
