by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Rapid Rise in Crystal Meth Use in La Ronge Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 12:56 A health official says crystal meth is rapidly becoming popular in La Ronge. That’s why addictions counsellor Nadine Reiter is organizing a community meeting to inform members of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Hundreds Flock to Northern Talent Showcase Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 12:54 Organizers say as many as 900 people turned out to see the first annual “Talent of the North” shows in La Ronge this past weekend. The event drew singers and musicians from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Native Financial Officers Appoint New Chair Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 12:52 The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada has appointed a band member from the Moosomin First Nation near North Battleford to act as chairperson for its board of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
NDP Nominates Churchill River Candidate Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 12:55 The NDP has finalized who will represent the party in the Churchill River riding in this spring’s anticipated federal election. Long-time civil servant Earl Cook of La Ronge got the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Oil Sands Committee Looking Ahead Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 12:51 A task force that’s trying to help northern Saskatchewan people find employment in northern Alberta’s oil sands sector is intent on overcoming several challenges , now that it’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Child Porn Suspect Makes Court Appearance Monday, March 15, 2004 at 15:15 A man accused of producing child pornography in Hall Lake made an appearance in court today. 22-year-old James Stanley Roberts was in a La Ronge court room to answer to several charges,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Prelim Set for Stanley Mission Murder Suspect Monday, March 15, 2004 at 15:12 A 50-year-old murder suspect from Stanley Mission made a court appearance in La Ronge today. Dennis McLeod is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection to the shooting death...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Black Lake Man Acquitted of Sexual Assault Monday, March 15, 2004 at 15:08 Crown prosecutors haven’t decided whether they will appeal a “not guilty” verdict reached in a sexual assault trial last week in La Ronge. A jury acquitted 24-year-old...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Northern Access to Oil Sands Sector Gets Boost Monday, March 15, 2004 at 15:05 Ottawa has announced over 300-thousand dollars in funding to help residents of northwestern Saskatchewan find jobs in the oilsands sector in northern Alberta. The money is coming from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
La Loche Readers International Attention Monday, March 15, 2004 at 14:52 The northern community of La Loche is being recognized by the International Reading Association for its exemplary reading program. The association awards one winner from each province and...
