Another Suspect In Wolfe Killing Pleads Guilty

Another Suspect In Wolfe Killing Pleads Guilty Friday, July 09, 2010 at 15:00     A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty in the manslaughter death of a former Indian Posse leader.   Nolan Turcotte was handed a sentence of seven years for his role in the killing of...

Emotions “Running High” After La Loche Shooting

Emotions “Running High” After La Loche Shooting Friday, July 09, 2010 at 14:59     New court dates have been set for two men charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 29-year-old La Loche man.   18-year-old Richie Keanan Herman and 26-year-old...

Bear Killed In La Ronge

Bear Killed In La Ronge Friday, July 09, 2010 at 14:52     Police and conservation officers in La Ronge were forced to put down a bear Wednesday night after it was found rummaging through garbage near Police Point.   The bear had been spotted in the community earlier...

Former Northern MLA Passes Away

Former Northern MLA Passes Away Friday, July 09, 2010 at 14:49     Northern Saskatchewan has lost a long-time public servant.   Former MLA Fred Thompson passed away Wednesday in Saskatoon with his wife and family at his side.   He represented the Athabasca...

No Hidden Agenda In Native Fishing Review: Gov’t

No Hidden Agenda In Native Fishing Review: Gov’t Friday, July 09, 2010 at 14:45     A manager from Saskatchewan Environment is clarifying some aspects of the government’s new fisheries management plan.   Chris Dunn is responding to recent criticism by a...

Festivities Planned To Mark Refurbished Fort Pitt

Festivities Planned To Mark Refurbished Fort Pitt Friday, July 09, 2010 at 14:33     A historic site that was one of the Treaty Six signing locations will be rededicated tomorrow in a special ceremony.   Fort Pitt Provincial Park was an early Hudson’s Bay...

Fatal Fire In Michel Village Ruled Accidental

Fatal Fire In Michel Village Ruled Accidental Thursday, July 08, 2010 at 15:11     RCMP have released the identity of a man who died in a fire in Michel Village last week.   51-year-old Stephen Armstrong died in the blaze which broke out inside a home on July 1st.  ...

Northern Community Mourns Deaths Of Boaters

Northern Community Mourns Deaths Of Boaters Thursday, July 08, 2010 at 15:08     A funeral is being held this afternoon for two men who drowned on Deschambault Lake.   Steven Ballantyne and Roderick Eninew, both 32 years of age, were reported missing on June 12th.  ...

Metis Land Claim Setback Could Have Silver Lining

Metis Land Claim Setback Could Have Silver Lining Thursday, July 08, 2010 at 15:05     The Metis National Council is looking to the Supreme Court of Canada to provide justice in a land claim.   President Clem Chartier says he’s disappointed by a Manitoba court...

Plan To Track Subsistence Fishing Criticized

Plan To Track Subsistence Fishing Criticized Thursday, July 08, 2010 at 14:55     A Metis citizen in Pinehouse says he doesn’t think a plan by the provincial government to record subsistence fishing numbers is a good idea.   Last month, the province released its...