ARTICLES BY Wawatay News

Fur Prices Buoyant

October 25, 1996  •  By
Everybody wants it. Wild fur from Northern Canada. Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong and Greece are buying more fur, and they’re buying more types of fur. That has translated into the highest fur prices in 10 years. “I’m a trapper and you can bet your bannock I’ll be out there,” said a ... read more ››

Police Criticized Over Shooting

July 5, 1996  •  By
Native leaders in Northern Ontario are calling for police reforms after a SWAT team shot and killed a troubled young man in the community of Cat Lake. Killed was Orval Wesley, who had been struggling with solvency abuse for several years. Wesley was killed by provincial police as he fired ... read more ››