New minesite proposed for Southend

New minesite proposed for Southend Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 09:42       If all goes well the community of Southend could soon be home to a new venture that would bring about 40 new jobs for community members.   The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation signed a memorandum of...

PA Police-Paintball Assault

PA Police-Paintball Assault Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 09:40       Prince Albert Police are investigating an incident of assault with a weapon.   Two young girls were walking in the area of the John M. Cuelenaere Library on Tuesday evening when a passing vehicle...

SIFC becomes First Nations University of Canada

SIFC becomes First Nations University of Canada Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 13:53       The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College or SIFC has a new name along with a new home.   The First Nations University of Canada was officially opened on Saturday June 21st which was...

SERM official applauds forestry amendments

SERM official applauds forestry amendments Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 12:39       A senior foresty official with Saskatchewan Environment says a window of opportunity could be closing for Northern sawmill operators.   Al Willcocks is the director of the forest...

Government committs to new Northwest facilities

Government committs to new Northwest facilities Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 12:36       The community of Ile a la Crosse will be receiving funds from the provincial govenment for a unique multi-use-facility that will house a new high school as well as provide health...

Trudy Charles back in court

Trudy Charles back in court Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 12:33       The woman accussed of assaulting a young child is scheduled to make another court appearance in Prince Albert today (Tuesday).   21 year-old Trudy Charles stands charged with the aggravated assault of a...

Forestry Amendments to Ease Softwood Discussion

Forestry Amendments to Ease Softwood Discussion Monday, June 23, 2003 at 12:49       Negotiations in the softwood lumber dispute may be easier for Saskatchewan after amendments to the Provincial Forestry legislation were agreed upon by the provincial government, the...

Two Men Die in Lac La Ronge Boating Accident

Two Men Die in Lac La Ronge Boating Accident Monday, June 23, 2003 at 12:44       Two Saskatoon men are dead after a weekend boating accident on Lac La Ronge.   RCMP spokesperson Heather Russell says the bodies of 36 year old Shaun Ashmead and 50 year old Raye Low...

PA Youth Wins RCMP Aboriginal Logo Contest

PA Youth Wins RCMP Aboriginal Logo Contest Monday, June 23, 2003 at 12:41       A Prince Albert youth has been named the winner of an RCMP Aboriginal Policing Service logo contest.   13 year old Meagan Ferris was one of hundreds of students to send in their artwork...

Thunderchild Protest Continues

Thunderchild Protest Continues Monday, June 23, 2003 at 12:27       Protestors continue to occupy the administration office on the Thunderchild First Nation in west central Saskatchewan.   The dispute began last week and centers around an apparent lack of...