by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Wood Harvesters Agree To Preserve Parts Of Forest Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 15:36 An unprecendent agreement signed yesterday between forest product companies and environmental organizations has implications in Saskatchewan. The Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Oilsands Project Near La Loche A Step Closer Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 15:29 Calgary-based Oilsands Quest announced earlier this week that it has filed for approval to build a project in northwestern Saskatchewan that could produce up to 30,000 barrels of bitumen...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
FSIN Protests Sale Of Protected Wildlife Habitat Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 15:25 Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations officials and supporters were rallying on the grounds of the Legislative Assembly over the noon hour yesterday. Vice-Chief Lyle Whitefish...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Propane-Sniffing Youths Concern Northern Elder Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 15:21 An elder in Southend says something needs to be done to help young people who are sniffing propane in the community. Rene Jobb is a security guard, and when he drives around at...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Sturgeon Lake Signs Deal On Potential Diamond Mine Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 15:18 A northern Saskatchewan reserve is the first to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with a diamond company that hopes to build a mine on the band’s traditional territory. ...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Flying Dust Motorists Buckling Up Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 15:09 SGI officials were impressed with the results of a seatbelt wearing challenge day on the Flying Dust First Nation yesterday. Spokesperson Treena Jarocki says between 98% and 99% of the people...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Teens Missing After Swimming From Overturned Boat Monday, May 17, 2010 at 13:49 Members of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in the Deschambault Lake area are frantically searching for two youths who went missing on a nearby lake last night. Little is known at...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Trial Begins For Suspect In Elder Slaying Monday, May 17, 2010 at 13:41 A trial has begun in Prince Albert for a Mistawasis First Nation man accused of killing an elder on the reserve back in 2007. Vincent Roderick Dreaver appeared slightly dishevelled in court...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Forest Fire Near Turnor Lake Nearly Contained Monday, May 17, 2010 at 13:36 A forest fire burning near Turnor Lake has been mostly contained, although its size has nearly doubled from 625 to 1225 hectares. Fire official Jeanette Krayetski says the fire is 90 per...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Memorial Walks This Weekend Friday, May 14, 2010 at 16:03 A series of memorial walks are planned this weekend at Aboriginal communities throughout Saskatchewan. The first one begins at 8:00 a.m Saturday at Lloydminster city hall. The families of the late...
