by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
RCMP Confirm Found Remains Those Of Missing Woman Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 14:57 The RCMP say the remains found recently on the Little Black Bear First Nation were, in fact, those of Amber Redman. The 19-year-old resident of the Standing Buffalo First Nation...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Inquest Date Set Regarding Pelletier Shooting Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 14:46 The coroner’s office has announced that two inquests probing the deaths of two Aboriginal men will take place next month. The first one will be held June 2nd to June 6th at the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Pawn Shop Owner Charged After Selling Headdresses Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 14:35 Several Battlefords-area residents are facing at least 35 charges for illegally trafficking wildlife parts — including those used in feathered dance costumes. The charges...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Too Much Fish Liver Making La Loche Residents Ill Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 14:25 Health officials are warning people to closely monitor the amount of Vitamin A they are taking in, after several people recently fell ill in La Loche. Northern medical health...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
MLTC Tribal Chief Eager For Northern Summit Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 14:15 Trappers and other traditional land users will be invited to an upcoming northern roundtable on the duty to consult issue, according to a prominent First Nations leader. Meadow Lake...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Veteran Native Victim Services Worker Honoured Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 14:09 A North Battleford man, originally from the Muskeg Lake First Nation, has received an award for long-time service to Battlefords Victim Services. Victim Services provides counselling...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
New Book Delves Into Woodland Cree Kinship Model Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 14:05 A man from Stanley Mission is releasing a book today focusing on the kinship of the Woodland Cree. Robin McLeod has been working on the book for 13 years, and he hopes that it will...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Cumberland House Paddlers Into Day 5 Of Trek Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 13:55 A canoe team from the Cumberland House Cree Nation is paddling on a stretch of the North Saskatchewan River in Alberta today. The group is composed of John Laliberte, Sam Batiste, and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Strahl Says Residential School Apology On Its Way Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:48 Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl says an official apology for residential schools is coming soon. Strahl says it will come after the national Aboriginal day of action at the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Duty To Consult Roundtable Concludes Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:45 The provincial government promises to find common ground so that all parties are satisfied with the duty to consult process — but emphasizes this week’s duty to consult roundtable...