by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Beaver Bounty Idea Draws Unenthusiastic Response Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 14:30 The Fur Institute of Canada says introducing a province-wide bounty on beavers in Saskatchewan is probably not a good idea. Delegates to the annual SARM convention have voted...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Charges Laid After Police Interrupt Drug Deal Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 14:12 Police in Prince Albert have arrested three men on drug charges. Drew Ballantyne, Damien Ballantyne and Curtis Merasty each face various charges that include trafficking cocaine,...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Deal Inked To Develop First On-Reserve Potash Mine Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 13:31 A formal agreement has been signed today that paves the way for the development of the first potash mine on a Saskatchewan First Nation. Encanto Potash Corporation and...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Province Wades Into Funding Of On-Reserve Housing Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 13:23 For the first time in Canada, a provincial government is providing funding for affordable housing on a reserve. The Saskatchewan government has invested $1.7 million into a...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Ottawa Announces Funding For Native Youth In P.A. Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 13:17 The federal government is putting more than $342,000 into programming for Aboriginal youth in Prince Albert. The announcement was made this morning by local MP Randy Hoback. ...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Canoe Lake Chief Election Draws Seven Candidates Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 13:12 Seven candidates have entered the race for the chance to lead the Canoe Lake Cree Nation over the next two years. The list of candidates for next month’s chief election...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Charges Laid In 2005 PBCN TLE Scandal Monday, November 08, 2010 at 13:31 Charges have been laid against two men in connection with an alleged theft and fraud of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Treaty Land Entitlement fund. Sgt. Laura-Anne McDance of the...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Missing Woman’s Remains Discovered In River Monday, November 08, 2010 at 13:23 The body of a missing 34-year-old woman from the Red Earth First Nation was discovered over the weekend. Francis Nawakayas went missing from the community last week, prompting a...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Cameco Profits See 43% Decline Monday, November 08, 2010 at 13:19 Cameco Corporation says its profits dropped in the third quarter. The company’s net income last quarter was $98 million — down from $172 million during the same period last year. ...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Graduation Held For La Ronge Canadian Rangers Monday, November 08, 2010 at 13:11 The latest Canadian Ranger Patrol Group graduated in La Ronge on the weekend and is ready to assist the Canadian Armed Forces. Over 20 people signed up and took part in some or all...
