Semaganis Elected Chief Of Little Pine Band

by | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009

Semaganis Elected Chief Of Little Pine Band Friday, November 27, 2009 at 15:02     Wayne Semaganis is the new chief of the Little Pine First Nation.   Semaganis got 112 votes in yesterday’s chief and council election, beating seven other candidates.   Incumbent...

Wild Ponies Protected By New Legislation

by | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009

Wild Ponies Protected By New Legislation Friday, November 27, 2009 at 14:58     The wild ponies living in the province’s Bronson Forest are now protected under law, thanks to a bill passed yesterday in the provincial legislature.   The bill was passed with one...

Fuel Truck Overturns Near Southend; Highway Closed

by | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009

Fuel Truck Overturns Near Southend; Highway Closed Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 12:23     A tanker has overturned and spilled fuel on a northern Saskatchewan highway, cutting off access to a nearby community.   The mishap took place at around 9:55 this morning,...

Public To Pay For Alleged Killer’s Private Lawyer

by | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009

  Public To Pay For Alleged Killer’s Private Lawyer Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 12:20     The man accused of killing an Onion Lake First Nations woman now has a publicly-funded private lawyer.   Douglas Hales will no longer be represented by legal aid, as...

Province Will Help Pay For Northern EMS Radios

by | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009

Province Will Help Pay For Northern EMS Radios Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 12:15     The minister for public safety is giving assurances that northern EMS providers will get assistance in implementing a new radio system.   Yesterday, the government announced it...

Eight Candidates Running For Little Pine Chief

by | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009

Eight Candidates Running For Little Pine Chief Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 12:10     The Little Pine First Nation is holding its election for chief and council today, and it looks like it’s going to be a long night for ballot counters.   Eight people are...