by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Two-Vehicle Crash Claims Life On Pasqua Reserve Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:41 A 34-year-old man from Lipton, Saskatchewan will be facing a judge tomorrow morning after allegedly driving a vehicle that was involved in a fatal collision on the Pasqua First...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Embattled Band Councillor Denied Bail Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:35 A band councillor with the Clearwater River Dene Nation is remaining behind bars until his trial on March 2nd. Gerald Hainault was denied bail at a court hearing late last week and remanded...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Long-Time Northern Priest Passes Away Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:34 A number of Roman Catholics in northern Saskatchewan are mourning the death of a long-time priest. Father Germain Turcotte died last Thursday in Saskatoon. He served the parishes in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Single Parent Housing Project Marks Grand Opening Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:33 An award-winning affordable housing project for single parents was officially opened today in La Loche. The $3.8-million Dene Empowerment Centre provides transitional housing for...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
FSIN Wades Into New Urban Reserve Debate Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:27 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is getting involved in a fight between the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and the Piapot First Nation over its plans for an urban reserve in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Young Cumberland House Boy Mauled By Dogs Friday, January 19, 2007 at 14:48 A five-year-old boy has been mauled to death by several dogs on the Cumberland House First Nation. RCMP spokesman Sgt. Brad Kaeding says the attack on the youngster took place a short...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Tories Renege On Boarding School Election Promise Friday, January 19, 2007 at 14:44 It appears the Conservative government is prepared to step away from Stephen Harper’s election promise regarding former students of the boarding school in Ile-a-la-Crosse. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Metis Leaders Not Impressed With Election Proposal Friday, January 19, 2007 at 14:30 An official with the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan is not happy with a proposal for a new MNS election in June. An independent oversight committee hired to resolve the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Governments Sued For Natives’ Exposure To Liquor Friday, January 19, 2007 at 14:15 A La Ronge lawyer is taking on the federal and provincial governments, which he says have violated the terms of Treaty 6. Harold Johnson says he has filed a lawsuit against...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Proposal Made For June 2007 MNS Election Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 13:41 The independent oversight committee appointed to help solve the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan’s election woes has put the finishing touches on a comprehensive election strategy. ...