English River Band Member Off to Afghanistan

English River Band Member Off to Afghanistan Friday, August 06, 2004 at 14:04     A woman from the English River First Nation in Patuanak is anxiously awaiting the return of her son from a peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan.   Marcie Dawatsare’s son, Corporal...

Impact of NWT Wolf-Baiting Case Unclear

Impact of NWT Wolf-Baiting Case Unclear Friday, August 06, 2004 at 14:03     Environment Minister David Forbes says he’s not certain how a recent court case involving six Dene trappers will affect government policy.   It was earlier this week that the Northwest...

Rash of Cabin Break-Ins Near Pelican Narrows

Rash of Cabin Break-Ins Near Pelican Narrows Friday, August 06, 2004 at 13:56     The Pelican Narrows RCMP is reporting a number of break-ins and thefts at several outpost camps in the region.   They’re asking for the public’s help in solving the most...

Reserve Kids Hurt in School Bus Rollover

Reserve Kids Hurt in School Bus Rollover Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 13:33     Fifteen children from the Fishing Lake First Nation were hospitalized yesterday following a single vehicle rollover involving a school bus.   The RCMP says the children suffered...

Wollaston Lake Man Accused of Murde

Wollaston Lake Man Accused of Murder Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 13:32     A 19-year-old man from Wollaston Lake is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection to a homicide in the community last week.   John Baptiste Tsannie has already made a court...

Northern Groups Win Cluff Lake Contracts

Northern Groups Win Cluff Lake Contracts Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 13:30     Cogema Resources has followed through on its promise to involve northerners in the decommissioning of its Cluff Lake uranium mine.   Last month, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission gave...