Martin Skeptical About Accord Implementation

Martin Skeptical About Accord Implementation Friday, November 10, 2006 at 13:25     A prominent Liberal politician says an attempt to revive the Kelowna Accord will likely pass a vote in the House of Commons.   However, Paul Martin says he doubts Stephen...

RCMP Search For Missing Aboriginal Teen

RCMP Search For Missing Aboriginal Teen Friday, November 10, 2006 at 13:24     The RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Aboriginal teen from the Day Star First Nation.   Mounties believe that 17 year old James Ernest Buffalo was...

Hudson Bay Man Dies In Snowmobile Accident

Hudson Bay Man Dies In Snowmobile Accident Friday, November 10, 2006 at 13:24     RCMP in Hudson Bay are investigating a fatal snowmobile accident which claimed the life of a local resident. Mounties say they were informed of the incident yesterday afternoon, but...

Beardy’s Reserve Honors Rememberance Day

Beardy’s Reserve Honors Rememberance Day Friday, November 10, 2006 at 13:23     The Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation will be the sight of a special service for veteran’s tomorrow morning.   Band member and former peace-time vet Hilliard Gardypie says...

RCMP Support Gunshot And Stab Wounds Reporting Law

RCMP Support Gunshot And Stab Wounds Reporting Law Friday, November 10, 2006 at 13:22     A bill that would compel health workers to report gunshot and stab wounds to police is getting the thumbs up from one northern officer.   Staff Sergeant Kirk Munro of the La...

Victoria Hospital Receives Large Donation

Victoria Hospital Receives Large Donation Friday, November 10, 2006 at 13:21     A well-known tax group is offering a helping hand to Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert.   This morning, Meyers, Norris, Penney gave $21,000 to the hospital’s maternity ward.   Rob...

Birch Hills To Revisit Youth Facility Proposal

Birch Hills To Revisit Youth Facility Proposal Friday, November 10, 2006 at 13:20     The Prince Albert Grand Council says it supports a decision by Birch Hills to re-visit the idea of building a youth facility.   Last month, voters in Birch Hills rejected a proposal...

Norwalk Virus Expands To Shellbrook

Norwalk Virus Expands To Shellbrook Friday, November 10, 2006 at 13:20     Patients in the Shellbrook area are being sent to Prince Albert after a recent outbreak of Norwalk Virus was detected in the hospital facility.   Late Thursday afternoon, it was learned some...

La Loche Center Receives National Housing Award

La Loche Center Receives National Housing Award Friday, November 10, 2006 at 13:19     Canada’s Mortgage and Housing Corporation has bestowed an honor upon a northern project.   This week it was announced that the Dene Empowerment Centre in La Loche has received...

Province Replacing Destroyed Water Bomber

Province Replacing Destroyed Water Bomber Thursday, November 09, 2006 at 13:14     The Saskatchewan government will be replacing a water bomber that crashed near La Ronge this past May, claiming the life of a local pilot.   Environment Minister John Nilson says the...