by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Beatty Hopes New Posting Will Make A Difference Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 13:41 NDP cabinet minister Joan Beatty says she is looking forward to spending more time in the North. Beatty was recently handed the portfolio of Northern Affairs — ending her...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Judge Orders Recount In Northern Riding Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:33 A judicial recount has been ordered in the federal riding of Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River. The northern Saskatchewan constituency has been in turmoil since allegations of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Arrest Made Following Murder Of Dillon Teacher Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:32 A 53-year-old man is facing a charge of second-degree murder following the death of a 62-year-old woman in Dillon this past weekend. The man was arrested and charged following the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Northern Residents Charged In Major Drug Sting Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:29 The Prince Albert Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit has announced a major drug bust in northern Saskatchewan. The unit, a partnership between the RCMP and the Prince Albert...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Transwest Air Offers More Help To Far North Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:21 Air travelers to the Far North will be allowed some extra luggage, beginning tomorrow. Transwest Air has announced it is raising the checked bag allowance from 60 lbs. per person to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Belanger Embraces Portfolio Change Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:18 A provincial cabinet minister from the North is welcoming the new challenge he’s taking on in the NDP government. Former Northern Affairs minister Buckley Belanger was named the new...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Prentice Named New Indian Affairs Minister Monday, February 06, 2006 at 15:15 Calgary North Centre Conservative MP Jim Prentice has been appointed the new minister of Indian Affairs and the new federal interlocutor for Metis. The 49-year-old lawyer was handed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Conference Examines Crown-Metis Relationship Monday, February 06, 2006 at 14:58 Today is the opening day of the first-ever national symposium on Crown-Metis relations. The two-day gathering in Winnipeg has brought together over 75 selected Metis leaders,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Judge Reserves Decision In Recount Application Friday, February 03, 2006 at 15:43 We will find out Monday morning whether an application for a judicial recount in the federal riding of Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River is successful. A Court of Queen’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Beatty Replaces Belanger At Northern Affairs Friday, February 03, 2006 at 15:06 Saskatchewan has a new Northern Affairs minister, as part of a larger cabinet shuffle within the provincial NDP government. Cumberland MLA Joan Beatty is taking over that role from...
