by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Baby Killed At Carry The Kettle Reserve Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:27 A man accused of killing a 10-month-old girl on the Carry the Kettle First Nation is making a court appearance in Indian Head today. 21-year-old Jamie Justin Courtney is also the suspect in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
MNS Area Director Taking Aim At Presidency Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:19 A long-time Metis politician has declared his intention to run for president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan. Philip Chartier has recently sat on the Provincial Metis Council as the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Commercial Fishers Group Elects New President Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:17 The association representing northern Saskatchewan’s commercial fishers has a new president. Lac La Ronge Indian Band member Jonas Bird takes over from long-time president John...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
FSIN Chiefs Blasts Birch Hills Over Detox Centre Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:12 The town of Birch Hills is being criticized by the chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. Lawrence Joseph says it was a mistake by the community not to allow the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
FSIN Says Casino Profits Talks Going Very Well Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:06 Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Vice-Chief Morley Watson says he has had “very, very good discussions” with Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Minister Deb...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
SNTC Play On Sexual Wellness To Hit La Ronge Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 14:57 A play promoting healthy sexual choices for young people is being staged at Churchill High School in La Ronge this week. The work will be presented by the Saskatchewan Native Theatre...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Northerners Win SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 14:48 Two youths from northern Saskatchewan have taken home some major awards. Jordan Mihalicz of Beauval and Brennan Beatty of Deschambault Lake were recently presented with SaskTel...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
“Miracle Man” Opens Aboriginal Restaurant Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 14:42 A First Nations man who has made an incredible recovery from a damaged brain stem is opening a new restaurant in the Battlefords. Lyndon Lerat suffered from debilitating...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Metis Heading To the Polls In June Monday, May 14, 2007 at 15:43 The date has been set for a new Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election in the province. Voters will head to the polls on June 27th. The decision was made by chief electoral officer David Hamilton....
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Two Muskrat Trappers Infected With Rare Disease Monday, May 14, 2007 at 15:35 The chief medical health officer for the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is warning trappers to wash their hands when handling pelts. Dr. Leo Lanoie says two trappers who were...
