by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
More RCMP Officers For The North Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 15:36 Saskatchewan’s justice minister says much of the money directed toward his department in this year’s budget will be used to implement recommendations from two high-profile reports. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
No Reversal Of Environment Department Cuts Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 15:30 The province’s environment minister says northerners shouldn’t expect any major changes in how his department handles wildfires. David Forbes says the so-called “let...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
FSIN Not In Favour Of Tough Approach With Gangs Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 15:27 A vice chief with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations doesn’t think declaring war on street gangs will necessarily help Aboriginal youth caught up in gang-related...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Royal Assent Given To Native Taxation Bill Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 15:23 A bill that could eventually open the door to property taxation on reserve was given royal assent in Ottawa this week. According to the federal government, Bill C-20 will improve...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Tragedy Near Timber Bay Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 15:53 A 23-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a semi-trailer unit near Timber Bay early this morning. The RCMP says the accident took place on Highway 2 just before 1:00 a.m. The Mounties say it...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Trappers Abandon Land Use Planning Talks Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 15:52 A Pinehouse elder says trappers have completely lost faith in land use planning discussions. George Smith says he has represented traditional land users during the formative stages of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
FSIN and RCMP To Discuss Native Gang Problem Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 15:49 A recent report detailing rampant gang activity by Aboriginal youth in Saskatchewan is sparking some action by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. Today in Saskatoon, FSIN...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Montreal Lake Murder Case Adjourned To Mid-April Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 15:45 A new court date has been set for a 17-year-old youth accused of murdering three Montreal Lake band members. The youth, whose name cannot be released, will next appear in Prince...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Tories Expand Aboriginal Policy Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 15:43 The Conservatives hope a better defined Aboriginal policy will appeal to Native Canadians. The party fine-tuned its principles on Aboriginal issues at its policy convention over the weekend. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Eaglechild Inquest Jurors Recommend Changes Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 15:21 An inquest into the death of a Patuanak man concluded today in Prince Albert. For the past two days, jurors at a Queen’s Bench court heard testimony and evidence from witnesses...
