by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
MLTC Facing Health Funding Shortfall Monday, June 19, 2006 at 14:56 A $1-million shortfall in the Meadow Lake Tribal Council’s health operating budget could put the squeeze on some existing services. Marie McCollam, the MLTC’s director of health,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Loud Bang Rocks Turnor Lake Monday, June 19, 2006 at 14:50 It appears some low-flying fighter jets caused a bit of a stir in the Turnor Lake area last week. Various reports from the community indicate a loud sonic boom was heard by several residents. The local...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Long-Term Impact Of Diesel Spill Still Unclear Friday, June 16, 2006 at 13:42 A government expert on fuel spills says he’s not sure how long it will take to clean up the diesel on Wollaston Lake. Brad Sigurdson of the province’s hazardous materials...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Oil Executive Answers Questions In La Loche Friday, June 16, 2006 at 13:29 The CEO for a fledgling oil company says he hopes exploration efforts can continue this summer in the La Loche area. Chris Hopkins of Oilsands Quest attended an informational meeting in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Calvert Continues Tour Of First Nations Friday, June 16, 2006 at 13:21 Premier Lorne Calvert is visiting two more First Nations today as part of his ongoing bus tour. He arrived at the Island Lake First Nation this morning, and toured the band’s health...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
AUCC Strikes Committee To Probe FNUC Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 14:54 The First Nations University of Canada will be under some close scrutiny this fall. The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada has announced it plans to launch a review of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Wollaston Lake Drinking Water Believed To Be OK Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 14:46 Water samples from Wollaston Lake are going under the microscope today. A spokesperson for Saskatchewan Environment says they are studying the water in Welcome Bay to see how it may...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
MNS Election Forgery Case Adjourned To 2007 Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 14:44 A preliminary hearing date has been set for a former high-ranking Metis politician in Saskatchewan accused of election forgery. Ralph Kennedy was charged last year after an RCMP...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Interim Deal Reached In First Nations’ Dam Dispute Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 14:41 The chief of one of two First Nations involved in a dispute over the operation of a dam in southern Saskatchewan says he’s determined to get this issue resolved sooner...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Northern Municipalities Canvassed For Input Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 14:38 A provincial government director says northern Saskatchewan municipalities will be better equipped to shape and manage new developments once a review of the Planning and Development Act...
