by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Buesnel Calls Killing an Act of Self-Defense Thursday, December 02, 2004 at 14:54 A Prince Albert man charged with the beating death of a northerner last year began his defense yesterday. 49-year-old John Buesnel told a jury at Court of Queen’s Bench that...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Liberals Asked for Position on Metis Election Thursday, December 02, 2004 at 14:48 The Conservatives continue to press the federal government about its stance in the Metis election dispute in Saskatchewan. Saskatoon-Wanuskewin Member of Parliament Maurice...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Metis Make Call for AIDS Research Funding Thursday, December 02, 2004 at 14:47 The federal government is being asked to provide Metis-specific funding to address the growing AIDS-HIV crisis in Aboriginal communities. The call came yesterday from the Metis...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Ile-a-la-Crosse Hoping for Historic Site Status Thursday, December 02, 2004 at 14:45 Northern Saskatchewan’s MP feels its time the northern village of Ile-a-la-Crosse be recognized as a national historic site. Jeremy Harrison has sent a letter to Heritage...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northern Village Eyeing New Land Thursday, December 02, 2004 at 14:43 The mayor of Ile-a-la-Crosse says the wheels are in motion for the possible annexation of land near Beaver River and Sandy Point. Max Morin says the community hopes to get the approval of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Sweetgrass Band Members Challenge Tribal Chief Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 15:45 About 50 members of the Sweetgrass First Nation staged a demonstration in North Battleford yesterday. The protesters called on Battlefords Tribal Council CEO Randy Wallace to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
METSI Protesters Criticized by MNS Executive Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 15:41 A member of the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan executive says this week’s protest at a Metis employment and training centre in Saskatoon is a slap in the face to the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Proclamation Made to Recognize Native Women Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 15:38 The provincial government has declared that 2005 will be the Year of First Nations and Metis Women in Saskatchewan. The proclamation was made yesterday as one of the last items of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Legislature to Feature Mural About Northern Life Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 15:35 As part of next year’s Centennial celebrations, the province is creating a huge mural about life in northern Saskatchewan. Culture, Youth and Recreation minister Joan...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Foresty Giant Applauds Upgrade of Air Tankers Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 15:28 Officials with Weyerhaeuser say they’re pleased with the provincial government’s planned purchase of four new water bombers. Information officer Wayne Roznowsky says...
