by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
La Ronge Burning Suspect Pleads “Not Guilty” Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:27 The 12-year-old girl accused of setting fire to a 26-year-old La Ronge woman in April entered a “not guilty” plea in La Ronge Provincial Court this morning. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Accused Roadblock Instigator Remains Defiant Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:24 A woman from the Poundmaker Cree Nation accused of organizing a roadblock in North Battleford on Victoria Day will go to trial on January 31st. Marcia Chatsis-Neault was charged after...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Pelican Lake Dispute Drags On Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:23 A spokesman for Indian Affairs says he hopes a leadership dispute at the Pelican Lake First Nation can be solved internally. Trevor Sutter says the community is divided right now on who should be in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Questions Linger About Reserve Water Strategy Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:20 A chief in Ontario says questions are being asked by First Nations leaders about how new water regulations will work on reserve. Stan Lutit of the Muswaga Tribal Council is one of a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Wall Visits Carry The Kettle Reserve Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:17 The Carry The Kettle First Nation is playing host to Saskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall today. Wall is attending a pow wow on the reserve to help kickoff a tour of Saskatchewan communities...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Back To Batoche Organizers Ready For Crowds Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:14 The chairman of the Back to Batoche committee says he’s optimistic this year’s event will be just as successful as those staged in previous years. The annual showcase of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Northern Dene Band To Host National Gathering Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:11 The English River First Nation is preparing to host the National Denesuline Gathering next month in Patuanak. Preparations are well underway for the event which also coincides with a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Former Northern Affairs Official Promoted Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:08 A provincial civil servant familiar to several northern leaders has been promoted. Alan Parkinson, who served as the deputy minister of Northern Affairs from 2002 until 2004, is now the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Reserve Drinking Water Hearing Held July 26 Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 13:11 Public hearings will take place in Saskatoon next week to address the state of drinking water on First Nations reserves. Harry Swain is the Chairman of the group carrying out the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Northern Overtime Exemption Meeting Held In August Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 13:10 A Government MLA says he hopes to hear from as many northerners as possible about the issue of the Northern Overtime Exemption. Ron Harper says public meetings over the issue...
