by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
MNS Referendum Panned Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 15:40 A series of referendum questions the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan is asking its members is drawing criticism. One of the loudest critics is Alex Maurice, one of the men that ran against MNS president Dwayne...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Province Won’t Get Involved In PBCN TLE Scandal Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 15:39 A spokesman for Saskatchewan Justice Minister Frank Quennell says his boss has no intention of stepping into a dispute at the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. Tim Williams says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Fontaine Ready To Address Critics Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 15:31 A national meeting of the Assembly of First Nations is taking place in Yellowknife this week, and AFN chief Phil Fontaine is expected to use the opportunity to deflect a little criticism...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
La Loche Man Gives Searchers A Scare Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 15:18 The search for a missing man from La Loche has ended with sighs of relief. 34-year-old Randy Fergus Janvier was last seen swimming away from the shores of La Loche early Sunday morning. It...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northerners Honoured For Heroism Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 15:13 Some Cumberland House residents have been honoured for their efforts in saving the lives of two men last winter. Rene Carriere, Les Carriere and Solomon Carriere were unable to attend the RCMP...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Children Using Breached Dam As A Waterslide Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 15:09 Officials at the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority say they are disappointed in the actions of some people between the Lac La Plonge Dam and the Beaver River. The authority breached a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Cumberland House Flood Forecast Improving Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:58 Saskatchewan’s Public Safety minister says he doesn’t believe the village of Cumberland House will be damaged by flooding. Peter Prebble made the statement during a noon...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Native People Say Hospital Stays Need Improving Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:56 A recent survey among Saskatchewan hospital patients has revealed that First Nations and Metis people rate their overall care lower than others. The survey of 5,000 patients was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Youth Curfew A Go In La Ronge Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:34 A new youth curfew in the town of La Ronge will come into effect on July 8th. The measure was approved recently by La Ronge Town Council in the form of a bylaw. Essentially, anyone under the age...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northerner Calls On CCRA To Punish Drug Pushers Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:31 A resident of Buffalo Narrows says he would like to see authorities begin to punish drug dealers where it hurts them the most — in the pocketbook. Pierre Chartier says drug...
