Passengers Slightly Hurt Exiting Smoking Plane

Passengers Slightly Hurt Exiting Smoking Plane Friday, May 11, 2007 at 15:42     About 20 people on a Transwest Air flight from La Ronge to Stony Rapids had some anxious moments last night.   The Saab 340 was less than five minutes away from Stony when it experienced...

More Details Released Regarding Fatal Collision

More Details Released Regarding Fatal Collision Friday, May 11, 2007 at 15:41     The RCMP have released more information regarding the two-vehicle collision near Duck Lake Wednesday night that killed three people.   An initial report to police suggested that a deer...

Found La Ronge Teen Behind Bars

Found La Ronge Teen Behind Bars Friday, May 11, 2007 at 15:26     It turns out a La Ronge teen’s recent three-and-half-day ordeal in the wilderness could be the last days of freedom he has for a while.   18-year-old Francis Wayne Lafaver was in court in La Ronge...

Karwacki’s Take On Native Gaming Riles FSIN

Karwacki’s Take On Native Gaming Riles FSIN Friday, May 11, 2007 at 15:23     The leader of Saskatchewan’s Liberal Party says an independent regulator must gain oversight over the province’s gaming revenue.   David Karwacki says the agreement between...

Commercial Fishers Discuss State Of Industry

Commercial Fishers Discuss State Of Industry Friday, May 11, 2007 at 15:18     Fishers from around the North are meeting in Prince Albert this weekend.   A number of topics are up for discussion — including the future of the Freshwater Fish Marketing...

Northern Health Regions Sign Partnership Deal

Northern Health Regions Sign Partnership Deal Friday, May 11, 2007 at 15:13     The three health regions in northern Saskatchewan have signed a new partnership agreement.   The deal is designed to maximize resources among the jurisdictions, particularly in the areas...

Free Legal Tips Provided To Low-Income Residents

Free Legal Tips Provided To Low-Income Residents Friday, May 11, 2007 at 15:07     The White Buffalo Youth Lodge in Saskatoon is the site of some free legal advice these days.   Students from the University of Saskatchewan’s legal section are offering their...

Beardy’s Man Among Dead In Fatal Crash

Beardy’s Man Among Dead In Fatal Crash Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 14:30     RCMP are now saying three people died in a head-on collision last night near Duck Lake — not four as originally reported.   The accident took place around 10:00 pm on Highway 11.  ...

Marginalization Of Native Women Focus Of Exhibit

Marginalization Of Native Women Focus Of Exhibit Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 14:24     A collection of photographs depicting the marginalization of Indigenous women will be unveiled Sunday night in Prince Albert.   Inspired by the Amnesty International report...

Domtar Says Pulp Mill Talks Are Not Dead

Domtar Says Pulp Mill Talks Are Not Dead Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 14:15     The fate of a pulp mill and hundreds of jobs in Prince Albert is still up in the air.   Domtar, the mill’s owner, says it has not made a final decision about the assets.   Officials...