by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Carry the Kettle Woman Named Role Model Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 13:51 A 19-year-old woman from the Carry the Kettle First Nation received a prestigious award yesterday from Canada’s governor-general. Alberta Eashappie-Prettyshield was in Ottawa to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Prison System Discriminates Against Native Inmates Monday, October 16, 2006 at 16:50 Canada’s Corrections Ombudsman says the federal prison system discriminates against Aboriginal offenders. In a report released today, Howard Sapers says the Correctional Service...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
La Loche Woman Dies Of Flesh-Eating Disease Monday, October 16, 2006 at 14:11 Health officials say it’s very unlikely that the flesh-eating disease that killed a La Loche woman last week has spread to others. The victim has been identified as 51-year-old...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Charges Pending After Fatal Rollover Near Brabant Monday, October 16, 2006 at 14:08 A 37-year-old man from Southend was killed in a single vehicle rollover near Brabant Lake just before midnight last night. Darryl McKenzie was one of five occupants of a Ford van...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Trial Begins For Mountie Accused Of Sexual Assault Monday, October 16, 2006 at 14:06 Testimony has begun at the trial of an RCMP officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in La Ronge. The first person to take the stand at Prince Albert Court of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Hatchet Lake Band Applying To Adopt Youth Curfew Monday, October 16, 2006 at 14:01 An official with the Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation is speaking out about the community’s recent rash of vandalism and break-ins. Director of education Rosalie...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Metis National Council Election Postponed Again Friday, October 13, 2006 at 14:36 The president of the Metis National Council has seen his term extended for another year. The decision was made at a recent meeting of the executive council, according to an MNC...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Hatchet Lake Leaders Dealing With Vandalism Crisis Friday, October 13, 2006 at 14:27 The chief of the Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation is refusing to talk about an emergency band meeting held the other night. Sources say Wednesday’s meeting centred...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Recount Ordered For La Loche Civic Election Friday, October 13, 2006 at 14:24 It looks like things aren’t completely settled as far as the La Loche mayor and council elections are concerned. A recount has been ordered for both votes. It will take place...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Tories Reviewing Northern Development Agreement Friday, October 13, 2006 at 14:23 An official with Western Economic Diversification says funding dollars to a northern development program are flowing as usual, despite rumours to the contrary. Deputy minister...
