by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Most Saskatoon Teens Witness Acts Of Racism Monday, January 21, 2008 at 14:44 A Saskatoon high school student says more people need to talk about racism in order to combat it. Rochelle Arcand, a Grade 12 student, says too often people don’t talk about the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Wanuskewin Severs Ties With CEO Friday, January 18, 2008 at 15:18 The board of Wanuskewin Heritage Park is now searching for a new CEO. Last night, the board voted in favour of firing Sheila Gamble from the position. In October, the board received a report...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Vermette Announces Bid For Cumberland Seat Friday, January 18, 2008 at 15:15 Another northerner is announcing his intention to bid for Joan Beatty’s vacant seat in the legislature. Air Ronge resident Doyle Vermette is seeking the NDP nomination in the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Jail Time For Casino Patron Caught Selling Drugs Friday, January 18, 2008 at 15:09 A 40-year-old Saskatoon man will spend the next six months in jail after being arrested in a drug bust at North Battleford’s Gold Eagle Casino last July. Albert McKay was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Harrison Says Barb From NDP Taken Out Of Context Friday, January 18, 2008 at 15:07 Jeremy Harrison says the NDP mistakenly took one of his quotes out of context when they attacked him earlier this week. NDP MLA Sandra Morin quoted remarks the Saskatchewan Party...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Ottawa Urged To Change Native Funding Practices Friday, January 18, 2008 at 15:05 The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples has released a lengthy report calling for a change in how government funds are awarded to Aboriginal groups. Leader Patrick Brazeau says the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Senior Officer Joins Tribal Police Force Friday, January 18, 2008 at 14:54 The File Hills First Nations Police Service now has its first-ever sergeant on staff. A member of the Blood Reserve from southern Alberta, Sergeant Kurt Healy, joins the chief of police...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
La Loche Youths Try Hand At Homebuilding Friday, January 18, 2008 at 14:51 Armed with hammers and drills, some La Loche students are stepping outside their classroom and into the home to learn new skills. Teamed up with their teacher and contractors, eight boys...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Harper Announces Forestry Aid For Saskatchewan Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 15:20 Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced Saskatchewan’s share of a new $1 billion trust for communities hurt by layoffs. Speaking in Prince Albert this morning, Harper...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Census Numbers Questioned By Metis Leaders Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 15:13 Metis Nation – Saskatchewan says the latest census numbers regarding the province’s Metis population are wrong. This week’s census release indicated there are around...
