by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Officials Brace For Impact Of Lost Ice Roads Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at 15:07 The odds don’t appear to be good that full-scale ice roads will get completed to the communities of Wollaston Lake and Fond du Lac this year. Highways Department spokesperson...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Meadow Lake May Become Bedroom Community Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at 14:58 An economic analyst in Meadow Lake says talks are underway about possibly offering daily flights to and from Fort McMurray. Barry Lewis of the Northwest Regional Economic Development...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
La Ronge Civil Servant Fired In Misspending Case Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 14:56 A Department of Corrections and Public Safety worker in La Ronge is at the centre of the latest case of financial irregularities to hit the Saskatchewan civil service. Yesterday,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
MNS Announces Plans For October Election Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 14:52 Officials with the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan say they are hoping to hold a new election on October 21st. The announcement follows a meeting of the Provincial Métis Council yesterday in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Metis AGM Discussions Continue Without MNS Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 14:51 A Metis activist from Beauval feels a general meeting for Metis citizens in Saskatchewan could take place this spring without the blessing of the MNS. Alex Maurice, who made an...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Makwa Murder Suspect Makes Court Appearance Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 14:45 The RCMP has released the names of the victim and the suspect in a homicide investigation on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation. 36-year-old Michael Bearboy is facing a second-degree...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Mineral Exploration To Benefit Northern Residents Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 14:44 The executive director of Exploration and Geological Services with the provincial government says the need for workers in the industry is increasing. George Patterson says with...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Prince Albert Casino Celebrates 10 Years Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 14:37 The Northern Lights Casino is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Yesterday, general manager Richard Ahenakew thanked the public, the staff and First Nations’ chiefs for their help...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Government Worker Fired For Alleged Irregularities Monday, March 06, 2006 at 14:21 Another provincial government employee is under investigation for the possible misappropriation of government funds — and this case has a northern Saskatchewan angle. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
RCMP Investigating Homicide On Northern Reserve Monday, March 06, 2006 at 14:04 A 36-year-old man from the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation facing a second-degree murder charge makes a court appearance today in Meadow Lake. The man was charged following the death...
