by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Remains Identified As Those Of Missing Man Monday, January 05, 2009 at 14:59 The RCMP are now confirming the body found in an abandoned vehicle Friday north of Creighton was that of 34-year-old Pelican Narrows resident Andrew Mark McKenzie. The body was found by...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Poundmaker Teen Found Dead On Rail Tracks Monday, January 05, 2009 at 14:52 The RCMP say foul play is no longer suspected in the recent death of a 15-year-old boy from the Poundmaker First Nation. His body was found on some railway tracks in North Battleford at...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Aboriginal City Councillor Named Top Citizen Monday, January 05, 2009 at 14:46 A North Battleford Aboriginal man has been named the Battlefords and District Citizen of the Year. Ray Fox will officially receive that honour during a banquet in North Battleford...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Sudden Death in the North Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 12:02 RCMP are investigating a sudden death in La Ronge. On December 23rd, 52 year-old Gloria Beatty, was returning home when she collapsed on the front steps. A friend assisted her inside and she went...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
FSIN Unhappy With Duty To Consult Interim Report Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 13:31 A vice-Chief with the FSIN says he’s disappointed with a draft of the province’s duty to consult policy that was released yesterday. However, Vice-Chief Delbert...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Fatal Nipawin Fire Ruled Accidental Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 13:28 RCMP investigators say last Wednesday’s fire in Nipawin that claimed 5 lives was accidental. Spokeswoman Carole Raymond says it appears the blaze started in the living room before...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Cold Weather To Continue In The North Monday, December 22, 2008 at 14:18 A spokesman for Environment Canada says it will stay cold in Northern Saskatchewan for at least the next week. Dan Kulak notes the usual day-time high for La Ronge at this time of year is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Mercury Causing Problems In Two Northern Lakes Monday, December 22, 2008 at 14:17 Authorities are warning the public not to eat fish from two lakes in the north. High concentrations of mercury have been discovered in fish in Yew and Long Lake, which are located...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Influential Former Chief Passes Away Monday, December 22, 2008 at 14:15 The Montreal Lake Cree Nation is mourning the sudden passing of one of its former chiefs. Roy Bird who served the band for more than 16 years, both as Councillor and as Chief, passed away on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Old Remains Of Aboriginal Woman Found At Work Site Friday, December 19, 2008 at 14:41 The remains of an Aboriginal woman believed to have died at least a century ago have been discovered near Green Lake. RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Carole Raymond says the discovery...
