by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Smoking Ban Expected to Benefit Creighton Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 12:56 A restaurant and bar owner in Creighton doesn’t expect to see too much extra business from Flin Flon when Manitoba’s smoking ban takes effect on Friday. Rod Gourlay of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Celluci Set to Tour McArthur River Mine Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 15:29 The US ambassador to Canada will be given a tour of the McArthur River uranium mine tomorrow. Paul Celluci is reportedly well aware that Saskatchewan produces 30 per cent of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
New Fur Buyer Hosts Gathering in La Ronge Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 15:16 How the Lac La Ronge Indian Band can assist trappers with the fur buying process is the focus of a meeting in La Ronge today for northern trappers. Band councillor Henry McKenzie says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
First Nations Chiropractic Coverage Ending Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 15:08 Health Canada is apparently sticking to its plan to no longer provide coverage for chiropractic services to First Nations people. The decision by the First Nations and Inuit Health...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Chief Responds to Lawsuit Allegations Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 15:05 A lawsuit alleging a misuse of funds at a northern reserve is likely just a misunderstanding, according to the band’s chief. Guy Lariviere of the Canoe Lake Cree Nation says he only...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Experts Discuss Native Sport Development Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 15:02 A conference on the development of Aboriginal sport is taking place in Saskatoon today. Representatives from a number of different First Nations, Metis and non-Aboriginal groups are on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Canoe Lake Members Sue Former TLE Trustees Monday, September 27, 2004 at 14:39 A lawsuit has been launched against the chief of a northern First Nation, the band’s former lawyer and a number of former trustees. The statement of claim, launched by some...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Big River Youth Killed in Collision Monday, September 27, 2004 at 14:31 The Big River RCMP is investigating a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision that took place late Thursday night near Debden. At around 11:25 pm, a 16-year-old male youth from the Big River...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Perfect Attenders to be Rewarded with Cash Monday, September 27, 2004 at 14:28 The Northern Lights School Division is offering cash incentives to students that record perfect school attendance. Any child that doesn’t miss a single day from kindergarten to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northerners Finding Jobs in Oilsands Monday, September 27, 2004 at 14:26 A project designed to connect northerners with jobs in northern Alberta’s oilsands has already surpassed last year’s job placement numbers. Last year, the Bridges to Employment...
