by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Province Defends New Aboriginal Justice Plans Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 14:30 The minister of Justice for the province is defending his government’s new plan for increasing aboriginal participation in the justice system. Frank Quennell says more than 100...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Province Responds To Justice Reform Commission Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 15:27 The province says it will implement most of the recommendations from the Commission on First Nations and Metis Peoples and Justice Reform. The Commission’s final report was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northern Municipalities Free To Ban Beer Bottles Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 15:25 A pilot project that banned the sale of beer in glass bottles in La Loche will now be extended to other northern communities that request a ban. The provincial government made the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Pinehouse Man Tests Metis Fishing Rights In Court Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 15:24 A Pinehouse man is fighting an alleged fishing violation in court in an attempt to get some clarity on Metis harvesting rights in his region. Gary Smith was charged with fishing...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
MNS Abandons Protest Plans Timed For Queen’s Visit Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 15:22 The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan has called off its planned protest during the Queen’s visit next week. MNS president Dwayne Roth had promised to present the Queen...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Pelican Residents Keep Close Eye On Forest Fire Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 15:20 A forest fire north of Jan Lake has residents feeling uneasy, but Provincial Forest Fire Centre officials say there is nothing to worry about. Spokesman John Cook says the fire was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Environmentalists Worried About Churchill River Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 15:16 The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society wants to get the public involved in protecting the Churchill River system from industrial development. Spokesman Alan Appleby says his group...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Author Explores European Impact On Woodland Cree Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 15:15 The author of a new book about wrongs committed against the Woodland Cree says it was a recent event that prompted her to write the account. Maggie Siggins says “Bitter...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
La Ronge Teens Gain Exposure To Aviation Industry Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 15:09 Ten students from the Churchill Composite High School in La Ronge have successfully completed the first aircraft maintenance orientation program offered in Saskatchewan. The course...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Prisoners Escape Police Custody In La Ronge Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 14:21 La Ronge RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating two men who escaped from police custody after making an appearance in the community’s courthouse yesterday. The...
