by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Higgins To Attend Northern Forum Friday, April 03, 2009 at 14:26 Deb Higgins has apparently confirmed her attendance for an NDP leadership forum set for April 14 in La Ronge. Fellow candidate Ryan Meili issued a press release today, saying Higgins had agreed to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
MP Says Gun Registry On The Way Out Friday, April 03, 2009 at 14:25 The Member of Parliament for northern Saskatchewan says he’s optimistic the federal gun registry will soon be scrapped. Rob Clarke says the opposition Liberals are doing their best to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Government Denies John Cochrane Claims Friday, April 03, 2009 at 14:23 A group calling itself the John Cochrane First Nation can forget about getting money to map traditional territory, government officials say. Spokesman John Dorian is upset that his group...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Aboriginal Education Conference Underway Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 13:53 Day two of a symposium on best practices in Aboriginal education continues today in Saskatoon. Educators and other officials are discussing what the future could look like for First...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Three To Run For Chief Of PBCN Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 13:51 Three men have tossed their hats into the ring for the right to be called chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. Incumbent leader Darrel McCallum is seeking another two-year term. He is being...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Province Will Keep Working On Forestry Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 13:49 Saskatchewan’s Intergovernmental Affairs Minister says he will continue to vigorously defend Saskatchewan’s forest industry. Minister Bill Boyd says he will continue to press...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
NDP Questions Government Over Uranium Report Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 15:09 NDP leader Lorne Calvert is slamming the provincial government for not releasing a report by the Uranium Development Partnership. Calvert says the government is withholding...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Big Island Lake Cree Nation Gets New Chief Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 15:07 There’s a new chief at the Big Island Lake Cree Nation. David Sandfly was elected to the position on Friday. Joining him on council are Janet Kahpoonapit, Jeffrey Sandfly and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
NDP Leadership Hopeful Headed North Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 15:06 One of the candidates in the race for the leadership of the NDP is travelling to the west-side today. Ryan Meili will talk with local citizens about his platform today in Ile a’la...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
La Loche Man Suing RCMP Following Tasering Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 15:04 A La Loche woman says her brother was traumatized after being tasered numerous times last year by RCMP. Doris Janvier says her brother Bruce Janvier was arrested while out walking last...
