Tasering Of Aboriginal Girl Angers MP

Tasering Of Aboriginal Girl Angers MP Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 13:16     An NDP MP is blasting police in Ontario for reportedly tasering a 14-year-old First Nations girl.   Charlie Angus says the incident happened in northwestern Ontario when the girl began...

Police On Lookout For Missing P.A. Teen

Police On Lookout For Missing P.A. Teen Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 13:11     Police in Prince Albert are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl.   Hertha Lariviere was last seen Friday at the PACI high school.   She was wearing...

Northern Mayors Blindsided By Government Plan

Northern Mayors Blindsided By Government Plan Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 13:07     The chair of New North and mayor of La Loche says the government needs to listen to and consult with northern leaders before making decisions regarding the north.   Georgina...

Family Forced To Leave Reserve After Home Flooded

Family Forced To Leave Reserve After Home Flooded Tuesday, February 03, 2009 at 15:04     A sewage backup that’s flooded their house is forcing a family from Black Lake to relocate to Prince Albert.   Audrey Sandypoint, her husband, and her two teenaged...

Mercury Warning Issued For Lac Ste. Anne

Mercury Warning Issued For Lac Ste. Anne Tuesday, February 03, 2009 at 14:59     Alberta has issued a health advisory to warn people who eat fish caught at a lake west of Edmonton popular with northern Saskatchewan residents.   The acting chief medical health officer...

Beaucage Officially In Race For National Chief

Beaucage Officially In Race For National Chief Tuesday, February 03, 2009 at 14:54     The leadership race for the Assembly of First Nations has another contestant.   As expected, Ontario tribal chief John Beaucage has officially announced his candidacy for the...