Dates Set For Bomek Sexual Assault Trial

Dates Set For Bomek Sexual Assault Trial Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 14:21     Trial dates have been set for a Flin Flon man accused of sex-related offences in Prince Albert.   James Michael Bomek used to operate a hot dog cart in the city’s downtown area.  ...

Common Response Heard At Northern OT Meetings

Common Response Heard At Northern OT Meetings Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 14:18     The provincial government has announced the dates for more public consultation meetings on the controversial northern overtime exemption.   MLA Ron Harper has been commissioned to...

Government Honours Gary Tinker Federation

Government Honours Gary Tinker Federation Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:54     The La Ronge-based Gary Tinker Federation is one of five community-based organizations to receive the province’s first annual Spirit Award.   Spokesman George Ward says the...

Menard Up For Gemini Award

Menard Up For Gemini Award Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:53     The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation is congratulating three alumni for being nominated for Gemini Awards for their work on Moccasin Flats – Season III.   Andrea Menard has been...

Kokums Continue Campaign Against Substance Abuse

Kokums Continue Campaign Against Substance Abuse Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:45     Hundreds of First Nations people are taking part in the 3rd Annual Kamada Walk.   Its purpose is to raise awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.   The walk was...

Jurors Call For Suicide Prevention Training

Jurors Call For Suicide Prevention Training Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 16:28     The father of a deceased inmate says he approves of several recommendations made at an inquest into his son’s death.   Michael Petit says this week’s hearing in Prince Albert...

Most Northern Reserves Unprepared For Flu Pandemic

Most Northern Reserves Unprepared For Flu Pandemic Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 16:18     Saskatchewan Native leaders say reserves in the province are not ready for an influenza pandemic.   Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations vice-chief Delbert Wapass told an...

Probe Into Wollaston Chopper Crash Complete

Probe Into Wollaston Chopper Crash Complete Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 16:13     The investigation into the cause of a helicopter crash near Wollaston Lake is now over.   On August 21st, a 33-year-old pilot from Alberta was lightly injured when his chopper went down...

Northern OT Exemption Consultations Resume

Northern OT Exemption Consultations Resume Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 16:12     The provincial government kicks off another round of consultation meetings this evening regarding the northern overtime exemption.   NDP MLA Ron Harper has been appointed to review the...

PBCN TLE Audit In Hands Of RCMP

PBCN TLE Audit In Hands Of RCMP Monday, August 28, 2006 at 14:24     The chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has given the RCMP documents related to his band’s missing Treaty Land Entitlement money.   Chief Harold Linklater has told CBC Radio that he has...