by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Wild Ponies Protected By New Legislation Friday, November 27, 2009 at 14:58 The wild ponies living in the province’s Bronson Forest are now protected under law, thanks to a bill passed yesterday in the provincial legislature. The bill was passed with one...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Fuel Truck Overturns Near Southend; Highway Closed Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 12:23 A tanker has overturned and spilled fuel on a northern Saskatchewan highway, cutting off access to a nearby community. The mishap took place at around 9:55 this morning,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Public To Pay For Alleged Killer’s Private Lawyer Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 12:20 The man accused of killing an Onion Lake First Nations woman now has a publicly-funded private lawyer. Douglas Hales will no longer be represented by legal aid, as...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Province Will Help Pay For Northern EMS Radios Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 12:15 The minister for public safety is giving assurances that northern EMS providers will get assistance in implementing a new radio system. Yesterday, the government announced it...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Eight Candidates Running For Little Pine Chief Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 12:10 The Little Pine First Nation is holding its election for chief and council today, and it looks like it’s going to be a long night for ballot counters. Eight people are...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Calendar Features Young Aboriginal Achievers Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 12:05 Twelve young Aboriginal people from Saskatchewan who demonstrate healthy, responsible and productive lives are featured in the 2010 “A Proud Generation” Calendar. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Former MN-S President To Face Fraud Trial Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 16:18 Two years after being charged, and five years after a controversial Metis Nation – Saskatchewan election fraught with voting irregularities, the former president of the MN-S will...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
More Federal Help Needed To Reduce Poverty: NWAC Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 16:17 The head of a national advocacy group is calling for immediate, concrete action to help pull Aboriginal women and children out of poverty. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell is the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Mayor Promises Action On La Ronge Break-ins Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 16:16 La Ronge’s new mayor wants the public to know he’s working closely with the local RCMP to address the rash of break-ins the town has been hit with since early October. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Alleged Gas Station Robber Charged Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 12:21 A man from Buffalo Narrows is due to appear in court today on armed robbery charges. Kevin Ackegan, 29, was arrested on Friday after the community’s Esso gas station was robbed at...
