by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Turtle Islander Still Has To Obey Traffic Laws Monday, June 29, 2009 at 13:54 A man who says he’s exempt from traffic laws because he’s a member of the “Indian Nation of Turtle Island” has lost his case. In a a ruling made public last...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Former Chief Takes Dismissal To Court Monday, June 29, 2009 at 13:45 A dispute between former Peepeekisis First Nation Chief Beverly Bellegarde and the band’s council of elders will now proceed to the Federal Court. Justice Leonard Mandamin facilitated a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Feds Seek New Aboriginal Oil And Gas Ventures Monday, June 29, 2009 at 13:37 A Saskatchewan company hired to help Aboriginal businesses grow says there’s still time to apply for the program. The federal government is providing $3.9 million through a pilot...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
RCMP Sued For Alleged Jail Cell Injuries Friday, June 26, 2009 at 14:15 A Stony Rapids woman is suing the RCMP, saying she was arrested and kicked in a jail cell in the community. According to her lawyer Jack Hillson, Angeline (Angie) MacDonald was arrested on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Metis Fishing Case Not About Rights: Alberta Gov’t Friday, June 26, 2009 at 14:07 The Alberta government says it recently withdrew illegal fishing charges against a Saskatchewan Metis elder because it wants to review its regulations. Alfred Janvier of La...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Heroes Honoured For Fire And Water Rescues Friday, June 26, 2009 at 13:51 A family from Cowessess First Nation and three youths from Meadow Lake will receive awards for bravery this afternoon. Norma Sparvier, her son Calvin, and her nephew Andrew Gray will...
