Mounties Identify Dillon Murder Suspect

Mounties Identify Dillon Murder Suspect Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 14:54     The RCMP have released the name of the man accused of killing his wife in Dillon this past weekend.   53-year-old Dillon resident Paul Isaac Montgrand made a court appearance in Beauval...

Family Court Set To Be Introduced On Reserve

Family Court Set To Be Introduced On Reserve Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 14:52     A new type of court will be held on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation next week.   Next Wednesday, a family court will make its debut on the reserve.   It will represent a first for...

Graduation Rates Improving In The North

Graduation Rates Improving In The North Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 14:48     The number of high school students graduating in northern Saskatchewan appears to be on the rise.   Saskatchewan Learning spokesperson Edith Nudge says in 2000/2001, 170 students...

Northern Drug Bust Suspects Identified

Northern Drug Bust Suspects Identified Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 14:53     The RCMP and Prince Albert Police Service have released the names of most of the people charged in a major drug bust in northern Saskatchewan.   Yesterday, it was announced a combined...

Rivals Anxious To Get Recount Resolved

Rivals Anxious To Get Recount Resolved Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 13:47     A lawyer for the Conservative candidate in last month’s election in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River says his client is happy a judicial recount will be taking place.   Jonathan...

Fontaine, Bird Ready To Work With Prentice

Fontaine, Bird Ready To Work With Prentice Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 13:43     Two high-profile First Nations leaders are congratulating the new minister of Indian Affairs on his appointment.   Jim Prentice takes over from the Liberals’ Andy Scott.  ...

Beatty Hopes New Posting Will Make A Difference

Beatty Hopes New Posting Will Make A Difference Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 13:41     NDP cabinet minister Joan Beatty says she is looking forward to spending more time in the North.   Beatty was recently handed the portfolio of Northern Affairs — ending her...

Judge Orders Recount In Northern Riding

Judge Orders Recount In Northern Riding Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:33     A judicial recount has been ordered in the federal riding of Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River.   The northern Saskatchewan constituency has been in turmoil since allegations of...

Arrest Made Following Murder Of Dillon Teacher

Arrest Made Following Murder Of Dillon Teacher Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:32     A 53-year-old man is facing a charge of second-degree murder following the death of a 62-year-old woman in Dillon this past weekend.   The man was arrested and charged following the...

Northern Residents Charged In Major Drug Sting

Northern Residents Charged In Major Drug Sting Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:29     The Prince Albert Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit has announced a major drug bust in northern Saskatchewan.   The unit, a partnership between the RCMP and the Prince Albert...