Man Killed In Accident North Of La Ronge

Man Killed In Accident North Of La Ronge Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 13:33     One man is dead and another hurt after a two-vehicle accident north of La Ronge.   The RCMP say the head-on collision occurred around 2:15 yesterday afternoon on Highway 102, 133...

Canada On Hot Seat Over Indigenous Rights

Canada On Hot Seat Over Indigenous Rights Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 13:30     The federal government has been told it must do more to uphold the human rights of Indigenous Peoples.   Canada’s human rights record was reviewed by the United Nations Human...

Strahl Still Has High Hopes For Truth Commission

Strahl Still Has High Hopes For Truth Commission Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 13:26     The federal minister of Indian Affairs says he’s confident the Truth and Reconciliation Commission can still fulfill its mandate within the original five-year timeframe.  ...

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...