by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Province Boosts Housing Allowances Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 16:08 A Saskatoon Metis organization is welcoming financial help from the provincial government for the housing crisis — but says more still needs to be done. Shirley Isbister, the president...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Thunderchild Woman Ready For Iraq Military Duty Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 16:01 A member of the Thunderchild First Nation says she is optimistic about her upcoming military mission in Iraq. Chystal Paddy is a supply tech with the 581st Medical Company of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Chief One Arrow Back Home Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 15:57 The original chief of the One Arrow First Nation was laid to rest on his home reserve yesterday, more than 120 years after his death. Band members, elders and other dignitaries paid homage to the late...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Dene Firefighters Win National Competition Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 15:53 A group of volunteer firefighters from Fond du Lac have won a national competition for the second time in three years. The five-member team was in Montreal this past weekend competing...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Bird Murder Suspect Committed To Stand Trial Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 15:46 A Cumberland House woman accused of murdering a Prince Albert man earlier this year has been committed to stand trial. Alyssa Michelle waived her right to a preliminary hearing...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
RCMP Investigate Weekend Rumble In La Ronge Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 15:43 The RCMP say their investigation continues into a large brawl outside a La Ronge hotel this past weekend. Staff Sgt. Rick Miller says the disturbance broke out at about 2:30 Sunday...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Police Nab Escaped Prisoner Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 15:38 A First Nations man who escaped from custody at the Melfort courthouse a few weeks ago has been apprehended in Saskatoon. 23-year-old Levi Waldbillig was wearing handcuffs when he bolted from his...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Gordon Hit-And-Run Suspect Appears In Court Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 15:38 The RCMP have identified the man implicated in a fatal hit-and-run on a southern Saskatchewan reserve. 32-year-old Douglas McNab of the Gordon First Nation is accused of hitting a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Band Forces Change In Plans At Fishing Lake Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 16:03 Concerns from a First Nation have prompted the provincial government to halt work on a channel designed to remove water from around the homes and cabins on Fishing Lake. The Fishing...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Merchant Up In Arms Over Compensation Delays Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 15:48 Regina lawyer Tony Merchant says Ottawa is once again stalling compensation for residential school victims. Merchant is upset that the federal government is telling survivors that...
