Wollaston Ice Road Still A Few Weeks Away

Wollaston Ice Road Still A Few Weeks Away Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 14:31     A Department of Highways official says it will likely be the last week of February before light vehicles can use an ice road to Wollaston Lake.   But Kirsten Leatherdale says it’s...

On-Reserve Traffic Law Enforcement Under Scrutiny

On-Reserve Traffic Law Enforcement Under Scrutiny Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 13:52     An RCMP spokesman says a unique court ruling regarding traffic violations on reserves hasn’t changed the way the Mounties enforce the law.   Last year, a judge in La Ronge...

APTN Ratings See Substantial Increase

APTN Ratings See Substantial Increase Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 13:51     Officials with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network say there’s been a significant increase in people who are watching its programming.   A viewer tracking firm says APTN’s...

Northern Vote Recount Underway

Northern Vote Recount Underway Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 14:58     A judicial recount for a federal riding in northern Saskatchewan is now underway in a Prince Albert courthouse.   Supporters of the Conservatives’ Jeremy Harrison convinced a Court of...

Mounties Identify Dillon Murder Suspect

Mounties Identify Dillon Murder Suspect Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 14:54     The RCMP have released the name of the man accused of killing his wife in Dillon this past weekend.   53-year-old Dillon resident Paul Isaac Montgrand made a court appearance in Beauval...

Family Court Set To Be Introduced On Reserve

Family Court Set To Be Introduced On Reserve Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 14:52     A new type of court will be held on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation next week.   Next Wednesday, a family court will make its debut on the reserve.   It will represent a first for...

Graduation Rates Improving In The North

Graduation Rates Improving In The North Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 14:48     The number of high school students graduating in northern Saskatchewan appears to be on the rise.   Saskatchewan Learning spokesperson Edith Nudge says in 2000/2001, 170 students...

Northern Drug Bust Suspects Identified

Northern Drug Bust Suspects Identified Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 14:53     The RCMP and Prince Albert Police Service have released the names of most of the people charged in a major drug bust in northern Saskatchewan.   Yesterday, it was announced a combined...

Rivals Anxious To Get Recount Resolved

Rivals Anxious To Get Recount Resolved Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 13:47     A lawyer for the Conservative candidate in last month’s election in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River says his client is happy a judicial recount will be taking place.   Jonathan...

Fontaine, Bird Ready To Work With Prentice

Fontaine, Bird Ready To Work With Prentice Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 13:43     Two high-profile First Nations leaders are congratulating the new minister of Indian Affairs on his appointment.   Jim Prentice takes over from the Liberals’ Andy Scott.  ...