by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Native People Say Hospital Stays Need Improving Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:56 A recent survey among Saskatchewan hospital patients has revealed that First Nations and Metis people rate their overall care lower than others. The survey of 5,000 patients was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Youth Curfew A Go In La Ronge Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:34 A new youth curfew in the town of La Ronge will come into effect on July 8th. The measure was approved recently by La Ronge Town Council in the form of a bylaw. Essentially, anyone under the age...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northerner Calls On CCRA To Punish Drug Pushers Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:31 A resident of Buffalo Narrows says he would like to see authorities begin to punish drug dealers where it hurts them the most — in the pocketbook. Pierre Chartier says drug...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Bill C-31 Reaches 20th Anniversary Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 13:14 Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of the implementation of Bill C-31, a piece of legislation that is being widely criticized in First Nations circles. The bill was primarily created to allow...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Canoe Quest Team Reinstated Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 12:56 Team Des Nedhe Dene’s disqualification from the Saskatchewan Centennial Canoe Quest has been overturned. However, the team from Patuanak will be slapped with a severe time penalty for racing the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Keewatin Yatthe Accepts Report’s Findings Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 15:18 A spokesman for the Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority says the health region is already putting into place recommendations outlined in a recent government report. Richard...