by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Lewis Re-Elected In Onion Lake Monday, June 19, 2006 at 15:05 Voters on the Onion Lake First Nation have given their current chief another mandate. In a vote held over the weekend, incumbent leader Henry Lewis received 450 votes to lay claim to another two-year...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Young Burning Suspect Back In Court Monday, June 19, 2006 at 15:03 A 12-year-old girl accused of setting a woman on fire in La Ronge earlier this spring was scheduled to enter a plea in court today. However, the matter was adjourned to July 17th to allow her...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
FNUC President Has High Hopes For Review Monday, June 19, 2006 at 15:00 Members of a committee assigned to review the First Nations University of Canada will be welcomed with open arms, according to the institution’s president. Charles Pratt says he...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
MLTC Facing Health Funding Shortfall Monday, June 19, 2006 at 14:56 A $1-million shortfall in the Meadow Lake Tribal Council’s health operating budget could put the squeeze on some existing services. Marie McCollam, the MLTC’s director of health,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Loud Bang Rocks Turnor Lake Monday, June 19, 2006 at 14:50 It appears some low-flying fighter jets caused a bit of a stir in the Turnor Lake area last week. Various reports from the community indicate a loud sonic boom was heard by several residents. The local...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Long-Term Impact Of Diesel Spill Still Unclear Friday, June 16, 2006 at 13:42 A government expert on fuel spills says he’s not sure how long it will take to clean up the diesel on Wollaston Lake. Brad Sigurdson of the province’s hazardous materials...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Oil Executive Answers Questions In La Loche Friday, June 16, 2006 at 13:29 The CEO for a fledgling oil company says he hopes exploration efforts can continue this summer in the La Loche area. Chris Hopkins of Oilsands Quest attended an informational meeting in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Calvert Continues Tour Of First Nations Friday, June 16, 2006 at 13:21 Premier Lorne Calvert is visiting two more First Nations today as part of his ongoing bus tour. He arrived at the Island Lake First Nation this morning, and toured the band’s health...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
AUCC Strikes Committee To Probe FNUC Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 14:54 The First Nations University of Canada will be under some close scrutiny this fall. The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada has announced it plans to launch a review of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Wollaston Lake Drinking Water Believed To Be OK Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 14:46 Water samples from Wollaston Lake are going under the microscope today. A spokesperson for Saskatchewan Environment says they are studying the water in Welcome Bay to see how it may...
