La Loche Airport Getting a Facelift

La Loche Airport Getting a Facelift Monday, July 14, 2003 at 15:11       Improvements to the La Loche airport are set to begin this week.   The first phase of the project is a 240-metre extension to the runway and is slated to start tomorrow. The runway will still be...

Montreal Lake Chief Wants Foster Care Numbers Down

Montreal Lake Chief Wants Foster Care Numbers Down Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 14:13       The chief of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation says the Baby Andy episode has prompted the band to take a serious look at reducing the number of band children in foster care.   Chief...

Court Appearance for Accused in Reserve Stabbing

Court Appearance for Accused in Reserve Stabbing Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 14:07       Jackie Dale McKenzie appeared in Prince Albert provincial court this morning.   The 26-year-old resident of the Little Red River reserve is charged with two counts of aggravated...

Province Demands Say on First Nation Dam Proposal

Province Demands Say on First Nation Dam Proposal Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 14:04       The provincial government and the chief of the James Smith First Nation appear to have a difference of opinion about who controls certain sections of the Saskatchewan River.  ...

Report Released into Baby Andy Case

Report Released into Baby Andy Case Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 15:49       The minister responsible for child welfare in this province is accepting responsibility for an incident that saw the severe beating of an Aboriginal toddler that had been removed from foster...

Youths Charged in Theft of Vehicle From La Ronge

Youths Charged in Theft of Vehicle From La Ronge Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 15:47       Four young people are facing charges following the discovery of a stolen vehicle from La Ronge in Prince Albert.   The Prince Albert Police Service says officers stopped a...