by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Louis Riel Day Celebrated In Saskatchewan Friday, November 16, 2007 at 14:28 The life and accomplishments of a famous Metis leader are being celebrated today across the province. It was 122 years ago today that government leaders hung Louis Riel. Metis...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Johnson Won’t Run For Federal Office Friday, November 16, 2007 at 14:27 A Green Party candidate who ran in the recent provincial election says he will not be taking a stab at federal politics. Harold Johnson says, after thinking it over, he’s decided...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Northern Businesses Warned About Phone Scam Friday, November 16, 2007 at 14:25 Northern business owners are being advised to be aware of a new scam relating to employee safety training. The La Ronge and District Chamber of Commerce released the advisory today...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Saskatoon Police Investigate Stabbing Friday, November 16, 2007 at 14:24 The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crimes Unit is turning to the public for assistance in solving a recent stabbing in the city. Officers say they were called to the 300 block of Avenue S...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Aboriginal Achievement Award Recipients Announced Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 15:12 A University of Saskatchewan professor will be honoured at the 2008 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards. Dr. Marie Ann Battiste is one of 14 Aboriginal citizens from across...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Report: Tories Divert Residential School Funds Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 15:07 The Liberals say it is “completely unacceptable” that the Conservative government is reportedly removing millions of dollars from the Indian Residential School...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Star-Phoenix Letter To The Editor Upsets Band Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 15:04 The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is demanding an apology and a retraction from the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix over a letter to the editor published last Friday. In a letter about First...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Anti-Gangs Rally Draws 60 Marchers Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 15:01 Some Saskatoon residents took to the streets yesterday to reclaim their neighbourhood. Around 60 people marched down 20th Street, chanting that they want an end to gang violence in the area....
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
Report: Oilsands Quest Looking For Major Partner Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 14:51 It appears an energy company in Alberta is looking for a major corporation to help it extract oil out of northwest Saskatchewan. The Globe and Mail is reporting that Oilsands...
by bryanorthner | Aug 17, 2010
La Ronge Judge Wins Pension Battle Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 14:47 A La Ronge judge will soon receive a government pension, despite the fact he is still serving on the bench. The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ruled that Judge Wilfrid Tucker can collect...
