by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northern Leaders Slam Provincial Budget Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 15:56 Several northern leaders aren’t happy with this year’s provincial budget. Glen Strong, chairman of the Athabasca Transportation Planning Committee, says he can’t believe...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
More RCMP Officers For The North Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 15:36 Saskatchewan’s justice minister says much of the money directed toward his department in this year’s budget will be used to implement recommendations from two high-profile reports. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
No Reversal Of Environment Department Cuts Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 15:30 The province’s environment minister says northerners shouldn’t expect any major changes in how his department handles wildfires. David Forbes says the so-called “let...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
FSIN Not In Favour Of Tough Approach With Gangs Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 15:27 A vice chief with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations doesn’t think declaring war on street gangs will necessarily help Aboriginal youth caught up in gang-related...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Royal Assent Given To Native Taxation Bill Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 15:23 A bill that could eventually open the door to property taxation on reserve was given royal assent in Ottawa this week. According to the federal government, Bill C-20 will improve...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Tragedy Near Timber Bay Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 15:53 A 23-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a semi-trailer unit near Timber Bay early this morning. The RCMP says the accident took place on Highway 2 just before 1:00 a.m. The Mounties say it...
