by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Athabasca Hunters Plead Not Guilty to Charges Friday, January 23, 2004 at 14:04 Six northern Saskatchewan hunters charged with hundreds of wildlife violations in the Northwest Territories entered “not guilty” pleas yesterday. The hunters hail from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Fish Plant May Derail Subsidy for Fishers Friday, January 23, 2004 at 14:01 The province admits the impact on a proposed fish plant in Prince Albert has to be considered before a subsidy is granted to Athabasca fishers who want to market their fish in the U.S. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Wollaston Residents Play Annual Waiting Game Friday, January 23, 2004 at 13:20 Residents of Wollaston Lake are counting the days until this year’s ice road to their community is finished. Band councillor Ed Benoanie says while a few barrels of fuel arrived...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Trailer Fire in La Loche Claims Owner’s Life Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 15:27 A man was killed in a trailer fire in La Loche last night. The fire apparently broke out at about 9:30 in the victim’s trailer, which was located very close to the local...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Band Members Propose Third Party Management Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 15:23 There’s optimism today that Black Lake band members may have finally put a bitter election dispute behind them. The dispute divided the community in recent weeks, and prompted...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Athabasca Fishers Hoping to Sell Fish in the U.S. Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 15:18 Some fishers on Lake Athabasca who plan to sell their fish in the U.S. are anxiously waiting for Northern Affairs to approve a fish freight subsidy. The department is currently...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Northern Mayor Wants Crackdown on Drug Trade Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 15:15 The mayor of Buffalo Narrows is calling for a crackdown on drug pushers and users in Northern Saskatchewan. Bobby Woods says he is growing tired of seeing offenders who sell drugs...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Far North Rare Earth Deposit Looking Promising Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 15:12 A small lake just northeast of Uranium City continues to draw heavy attention from a mining group in Saskatoon. Officials with Great Western Minerals Group say rare earth elements...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Black Lake Election Dispute Focus of Band Assembly Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 15:08 For the second day in a row, community members in Black Lake are gathering together to try to resolve the band’s ongoing election dispute. Both the school and the local...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Docken Named Interim MNS President Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 15:03 The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan has a new interim president and vice-president. The position of president was left vacant when Clem Chartier accepted the role of president of the Metis...