Human-Caused Fires Still A Problem In The North

Human-Caused Fires Still A Problem In The North Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 13:34     A recent assessment of fire activity in the North shows human-caused fires account for almost half the total number every year.   Government statistics from 1981 to 2001 show the...

Michel Village Man Dies In Rollover

Michel Village Man Dies In Rollover Monday, October 17, 2005 at 13:26     The northern community of Michel Village is trying to come to grips with the sudden passing of a 24-year-old local resident.   The body of the unidentified man was pulled out of pick-up truck...

PAGC Delegates Ready To Replace Outgoing Chief

PAGC Delegates Ready To Replace Outgoing Chief Monday, October 17, 2005 at 13:24     Candidates running for chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council are getting one last chance today to sway the people who will be doing the voting.   Nearly 200 delegates representing...

Metis Man Secures Settlement Over Weapons Range

Metis Man Secures Settlement Over Weapons Range Monday, October 17, 2005 at 13:22     A Metis man from northern Saskatchewan has apparently settled a long-standing claim against the federal government.   Ambrose Maurice launched a lawsuit against the government about...

Sokyrka And Haverstock Embark On Northern Tour

Sokyrka And Haverstock Embark On Northern Tour Monday, October 17, 2005 at 13:19     Ile-a-la-Crosse residents will be treated to a concert this evening by Theresa Sokyrka.   Last year’s Canadian Idol runner-up is accompanying Lieutenant-Governor Lynda...

Northern Roads Strategy On The Way

Northern Roads Strategy On The Way Monday, October 17, 2005 at 13:18     Creating a northern roads strategy is one of the tasks that’s been given to Saskatchewan’s new highways minister.   On Friday, Prince Albert Northcote MLA Eldon Lautermilch was added...

Belanger’s Travel Tab Jumps 40 Per Cent

Belanger’s Travel Tab Jumps 40 Per Cent Friday, October 14, 2005 at 13:49     Northern Affairs Minister Buckley Belanger has been busy trying to explain why his travel expenses shot up in the last fiscal year.   According to a recently-released update of public...

Attempted Murder Suspect Identified

Attempted Murder Suspect Identified Friday, October 14, 2005 at 13:42     A Southend man facing two counts of attempted murder made his first court appearance today.   37-year-old Franklin Dennis Clarke was charged following an assault early Wednesday morning on a La...

Metis Plot Strategy For First Ministers Meeting

Metis Plot Strategy For First Ministers Meeting Friday, October 14, 2005 at 13:35     The Metis National Council is holding a special assembly in Vancouver this weekend.   The get-together is part of the lead-up to next month’s First Ministers Meeting on...

Southend Man Charged With Attempted Murder

Southend Man Charged With Attempted Murder Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 13:37     A 37-year-old man from Southend faces two counts of attempted murder following an incident early yesterday morning in La Ronge.   The RCMP say they were called to a reserve residence in...