by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Lafond Named To First Nations Tax Commission Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 15:02 A well-known business leader in Saskatchewan has been appointed to the First Nations Tax Commission. Lester Lafond of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is one of seven people assigned by...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Closing Arguments Wrap Up At Outfitter Trial Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 15:00 The defence focused on the exact wording of charges against a northern outfitter in closing arguments at a trial in La Ronge yesterday. Prosecutors allege Sportsman’s Lodge...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Educators Discuss Teaching Math To Native Students Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 14:57 A conference is underway in Regina this week calling attention to math, science — and traditional Aboriginal teachings. Dreamcatching 2007 is designed to equip teachers of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
La Ronge Nurse Honoured By Peers Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 14:54 A health professional in northern Saskatchewan has been awarded a prestigious honour. Brenda Mishak-Beckman of La Ronge has taken home the Jean Wilson Award for Employer of the Year. The award...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Human Remains Found At Scene Of House Fire Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 17:07 Investigators believe they’ve found the remains of a missing woman at the site of a house fire on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation. The 38-year-old woman had been missing since...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Onion Lake Man Implicated In Fatal Street Race Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 17:04 RCMP expect to lay charges against an Onion Lake man accused of being involved in a fatal street race in Burnaby, B.C. The RCMP say the 28-year-old man was the driver of a Corvette...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Debate Over Residential School Apology Not Over Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 17:02 The House of Commons voted unanimously yesterday to apologize to Aboriginal people for the residential schools. But Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice says a formal apology from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Former Band Councillor Gets Jail Sentence Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 16:56 A former Clearwater River Dene Nation band councillor has been given jail time for a hit-and-run this past winter. In La Loche Provincial Court on Monday, Gerald Hainault was sentenced to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Ahtahkakoop Woman Avoids Jail Time For Homicide Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 16:54 A woman from the Ahtahkakoop First Nation has received a conditional sentence for her role in a death on the reserve. The body of 53-year-old Wallace Little was discovered by RCMP...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Testimony Continues At Outfitter Trial Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 16:52 The defence began presenting its case this morning in a trial that involves a Stanley Mission-area fishing camp accused of violating terms of its outfitting licence for the second time. ...
