Transwest Flies To The Far North

Transwest Flies To The Far North Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 15:58     Transwest Air has finalized preparations for this year’s Santa Claus trip to the far north.   Old Saint Nick will visit the communities of Wollaston, Fond du Lac, Black Lake and Stony...

SNTC Presents 6th Annual Christmas Show

  SNTC Presents 6th Annual Christmas Show Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 15:57     For the 6th year in a row, the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company is presenting its Christmas show.   “Luff Actually: A Rez Christmas Story 6” is a comedy featuring three...

Cameco Faces Flooding At Another Northern Mine

Cameco Faces Flooding At Another Northern Mine Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 16:31     Cameco’s uranium mine at Rabbit Lake is taking on water.   The company says it has been forced to slow down production due to unexpected water-flows in the mine.   Spokesman...

Inquest Into PA Inmates Death Continues Today

Inquest Into PA Inmates Death Continues Today Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 16:26     An inquest continues in Prince Albert today, examing the death of a prisoner at the Saskatchewan Penitentary.   The inquest heard this morning from Corporal Milo, a former member...

Feds Come Through On Slow Land Claims Process

Feds Come Through On Slow Land Claims Process Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 14:29     The federal government has announced legislation to help ease tensions and speed settlement of more than 800 native land claims.   If passed, the legislation would create an...

Indian Affairs Minister Opposes Cuthand Column

Indian Affairs Minister Opposes Cuthand Column Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 14:29     Canada’s Indian Affairs Minister is disputing a recent column in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix.   Chuck Strahl says Doug Cuthand’s most recent article about the residential...

NSCRD Awarding Money To Four Communities

NSCRD Awarding Money To Four Communities Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 14:27     Four communities in Northern Saskatchewan are receiving funds from the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District.   The Village of Green Lake is set to receive $150,000 to help...

Diabetes Study Focuses On Aboriginal Reserves

Diabetes Study Focuses On Aboriginal Reserves Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 14:25     First Nations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba will go under the microscopre over the next two years.   A researcher from the University of Regina is examining diabetes levels among...

Documentary Showcasing Dene Genius Airs Tonight

Documentary Showcasing Dene Genius Airs Tonight Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 14:24     An award winning documentary featuring the life of a Dene mathematical genius and Ivy League academic from northern Saskatchewan will be aired this evening on CBC.   Producer Don...

Historic Metis Site Changes Name

Historic Metis Site Changes Name Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 14:19     A national historic site has been renamed to honour a Metis family that once lived there.   The Battle of Fish Creek is now known as The Battle of Tourond’s Coulee: Fish Creek National...