by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Band Happy With Fort a’la Corne Diamond Study Monday, May 26, 2008 at 16:25 The chief of the James Smith Cree Nation says he’s pleased with the release of a new report about the possible construction of a diamond mine at Fort a’la Corne. Chief...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Suspect In Yellow Quill Tragedy Appears In Court Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:51 A father charged with criminal negligence in the freezing deaths of his two little girls didn’t say a word when he made his first court appearance today. 24-year-old...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Orchard Confirms Second Bid For Liberal Nomination Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:48 A man who some people blame for costing the Liberals a recent by-election in northern Saskatchewan says he intends to seek the Liberal nomination in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Sturgeon Lake Chief Meets With Dissidents Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:44 An activist from the Sturgeon Lake First Nation says some results came out of a meeting yesterday with the band’s chief. A.J. Felix says around 200 people showed up for the session...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Ahtahkakoop Man Facing Impaired Driving Charge Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:28 The RCMP in Shellbrook have charged a 34-year-old man with the impaired driving death of a member of the Ahtahkakoop First Nation. 50-year-old Dennis Masuskapoe died last week after...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Arrest Made Following Crash Near Cowessess Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:24 A 21-year-old man is in police custody following a crash near the Cowessess First Nation. The accident happened last night when a westbound vehicle with five people in it collided with...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Crashes Kill Residents Of Three Separate Reserves Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 15:12 It was a busy long weekend for RCMP around the province, with three fatal crashes taking place — all involving alcohol. The first accident happened at about 4:00 Friday...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Over $1 Million Given To Northern Schools Friday, May 16, 2008 at 15:07 The provincial government is providing a total of over $1 million to five schools in northern Saskatchewan. The bulk of the money will go towards mechanical upgrades at Twin Lakes Community...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
New Chief For The Poundmaker First Nation Friday, May 16, 2008 at 15:05 Dwayne Antoine is the new chief of the Poundmaker First Nation following Thursday’s band election. Antoine beat Marie Tootoosis and Floyd Favel for the post, after Teddy Antoine...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Appeals Filed Concerning Red Pheasant Election Friday, May 16, 2008 at 15:04 Election appeals have been filed at the Red Pheasant First Nation. Some residents are alleging problems occurred with several mail-in ballots during the band’s recent election on...