by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
MNS Area Director Charged With Election Forgery Monday, July 11, 2005 at 14:45 The RCMP have released the name of the man charged with forgery in connection to last year’s Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election — and it’s a big name in Metis...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Montreal Lake Men Drown After Canoe Mishap Monday, July 11, 2005 at 14:41 Two young men from Montreal Lake died over the weekend in an apparent drowning. The victims – 19-year-old Simeon Bird and 22-year-old Trevor Bird — were in a canoe that capsized...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Smooth Debut For La Ronge Youth Curfew Monday, July 11, 2005 at 14:40 It’s likely going to take awhile for youth in La Ronge to get used to the new curfew, but the local Mounties feel its first weekend of implementation went well. The 11:00 pm curfew came...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Ahenakew Found Guilty Of Promoting Hatred Friday, July 08, 2005 at 16:27 A judge in Saskatoon found has former Aboriginal leader David Ahenakew guilty of willfully promoting hatred for his highly-publicized comments against Jewish people. Ahenakew, who went on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Outspoken Outfitter Fined For Poisoning Wildlife Friday, July 08, 2005 at 16:26 An outfitter north of La Ronge has been fined a total of $8,250 for illegal outfitting and poisoning wildlife. Eric Wayne Galloway was recently convicted of illegally poisoning a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Body Of Little Red River Man Found In River Friday, July 08, 2005 at 16:23 A man from the Little Red River reserve has been identified as the body recovered in the North Saskatchewan River near Prince Albert earlier this week. The remains of 41-year-old Randy...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Water Levels In Cumberland House Near Their Peak Friday, July 08, 2005 at 16:22 Water levels in the flood-threatened community of Cumberland House have essentially peaked. The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority says the water level on Cumberland Lake is near its...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
First Night For New La Ronge Curfew Friday, July 08, 2005 at 16:14 The new curfew for youth aged 17 and under in La Ronge takes effect this evening. RCMP spokesman Sergeant Ron Link says any youth spotted outside after 11 pm will be taken home with a warning the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Child Obesity A Problem On Reserves Friday, July 08, 2005 at 16:12 A new study says over half of First Nations children on-reserve are overweight or obese. The findings are in an extensive health survey released by the National Aboriginal Health Organization. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Doucette Applauds Metis Electoral Reform Report Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 14:42 The man who was initially declared president in last year’s Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election says he welcomes calls for a new election. Robert Doucette says a report...
