Mayor Unhappy With Site Of Nuclear Future Meeting

Mayor Unhappy With Site Of Nuclear Future Meeting Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 14:02     A northern leader is expressing dismay that a major conference on the future of nuclear energy in Saskatchewan did not take place in the North.   This week, experts from around...

Suncor, Syncrude Set To Dialogue With Northerners

Suncor, Syncrude Set To Dialogue With Northerners Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 13:58     Northerners are being urged not to miss an opportunity tomorrow in Buffalo Narrows to meet some of the major players in Alberta’s oilsands.   The Northern Development Board...

Close Call For Road Worker In Far North

Close Call For Road Worker In Far North Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 15:56     The operator of a swamp buggy is said to be doing fine after falling through the ice in his machine early last night near Wollaston Lake.   The man was one of several people helping to...

Martin Makes Appeal To Aboriginal Voters

Martin Makes Appeal To Aboriginal Voters Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 15:54     Liberal candidates from across the province attended a major rally at Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon yesterday.   The event was highlighted by Liberal leader Paul Martin’s...

Tootoosis Endorses Northern NDP Candidate

Tootoosis Endorses Northern NDP Candidate Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 15:47     Northern Saskatchewan’s NDP candidate is receiving backing from some notable Aboriginal artists.   Actor Gordon Tootoosis and musicians John Arcand and Ray Villebrun have placed...

Congress Elaborates On Endorsement Of Tories

Congress Elaborates On Endorsement Of Tories Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 15:43     A leader with the Congress of Aborignal Peoples is explaining why his group is backing the Tories in the federal election.   Vice-Chief Patrick Brazeau says the organization’s...

Martin Meets With MNC Leader About Metis Vets

Martin Meets With MNC Leader About Metis Vets Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 15:40     Metis National Council leader Clem Chartier was present at yesterday’s Liberal function with Prime Minister Paul Martin in Saskaton.   The MNC president says based on talks he...

La Loche Friendship Centre Hosts Election Debate

La Loche Friendship Centre Hosts Election Debate Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 15:37     The candidates representing the three major parties in the federal election race in northern Saskatchewan are taking part in a debate today in La Loche.   The La Loche Friendship...

Pelican Narrows Woman Killed On Highway

Pelican Narrows Woman Killed On Highway Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 15:25     A 31-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle last night near Deschambault Lake.   The RCMP say the Pelican Narrows resident was struck at around 8:30 pm on Highway 106, about...

Warm Weather Throws Far North Into “Crisis”

  Warm Weather Throws Far North Into “Crisis” Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 14:58     Communities in Saskatchewan’s Far North are dealing with shortages of food, fuel and propane to heat homes because of a lack of winter roads.   The unusually warm weather...