by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
New Boating Regulations Focus of La Ronge Meeting Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 16:55 Northerners that will be affected by new government boating regulations are being encouraged to attend an information session in La Ronge this Friday. The Northern Developement...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Firearm Weilding Suspect Creates Scare in La Ronge Monday, April 18, 2005 at 17:49 La Ronge RCMP were unsuccessful in apprehending a man weilding a firearm on a La Ronge Reserve last (Sunday) night. RCMP responded to calls around 8 pm Sunday evening of a man...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Smoking Experiment at Bingo Hall Boosts Numbers Monday, April 18, 2005 at 17:36 Smoking may soon be permitted in a La Ronge bingo hall after a weekend experiment produced a larger turnout. The experiment was staged by the bingo hall’s operator, the Lac La...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Black Lake Man Dies In Snowmobile Crash Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:38 The RCMP believe a snowstorm may have played a part in the death of a Black Lake man earlier this week. 39-year-old Leon Bouvier was last seen alive Tuesday morning — the same day a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Searchers Find Body Of Missing Red Earth Man Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:37 The search for a missing man from the Red Earth First Nation ended on a tragic note earlier this week. The body of 22-year-old Davin Craig McKay was discovered early Wednesday afternoon...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Band Contemplates Removing Smoking Ban Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:36 The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is seriously thinking about allowing smoking in its La Ronge-based bingo hall again. Chief Tammy Cook-Searson says revenues at Keethanow Bingo North have slowed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Tinker To Receive Special Honour From Province Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:34 A long-time advocate for disabled people in northern Saskatchewan will be presented with a Saskatchewan Centennial Medal tonight in La Ronge. Northern Affairs Minister Buckley...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Elder Pays Tribute To Aboriginal AIDS Activist Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:32 The elder at the Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre says he will miss the director of a local outreach group. Ken Ward has worked with Aboriginal people suffering from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
La Ronge Band Taking Council Meetings On The Road Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:29 Newly-elected Lac La Ronge Indian Band chief Tammy Cook-Searson is following through on one of her election promises. Cook-Searson says band council meetings will soon be held in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
New Cumberland House Chief Welcomes Challenges Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:27 A tough financial road appears to lie ahead for the Cumberland House Cree Nation. Chief Walter Sewap says since he became leader a few weeks ago, he has learned the band will have to...