Pesticide Spraying Scheduled For Deschambault Lake

Pesticide Spraying Scheduled For Deschambault Lake Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 15:02     Saskatchewan Environment has announced that aerial spraying will begin soon in regions near Deschambault Lake and Amisk Lake.   No timetable has been given yet for the move, only...

Northern Health Region Not Satisfied With Status

Northern Health Region Not Satisfied With Status Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 15:01     The Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority is seeking a higher level of accreditation status.   Accreditation surveyors will be in La Ronge for the second time in three...

Mineral Exploration Field Making Room For Locals

Mineral Exploration Field Making Room For Locals Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 14:59     The head of exploration for Cameco says the search for mineral deposits has come a long way in the last few decades.   This is Saskatchewan Mining Week, and Charles Roy and other...

Does Eco-Tourism Have An Image Problem?

Does Eco-Tourism Have An Image Problem? Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 14:57     An owner of an outdoor getaway near Preeceville is worried about the perceptions some people have about eco-tourism.   David Weiman runs Sawyer Lake Adventures, which offers horseback riding,...

PAGC Chief Eager To Help Shape Federal Policy

PAGC Chief Eager To Help Shape Federal Policy Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 16:24     A Saskatchewan Native leader is not concerned that there were no deadlines or funding commitments outlined in the accords Ottawa signed yesterday with Aboriginal groups.   Prince...

MNS President Gives Thumbs Up To Accord

MNS President Gives Thumbs Up To Accord Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 16:22     The president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan is applauding the efforts made by the federal government to acknowledge the Metis people of Canada.   MNS President Dwayne Roth was in...

“Spoiled” Ballots To Be Included In Recount

“Spoiled” Ballots To Be Included In Recount Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 16:18     The first round of appeal hearings for candidates in the recent Lac La Ronge Indian band election is over.   The first of three challenges was heard this morning by...

Cheecham Seeking Another Four-Year Term

Cheecham Seeking Another Four-Year Term Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 16:07     Four-year terms are up for grabs in today’s chief and council election at the Clearwater River Dene Nation.   Incumbent chief Roy Cheecham has been in charge of the band for the last...

Ahtakakoop Abuse Victim Hoping To Inspire Others

Ahtakakoop Abuse Victim Hoping To Inspire Others Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 16:06     A member of the Ahtakakoop First Nation is on his way to Toronto today for a U.N.-sponsored conference.   17-year-old Adrienne Starblanket will be attending workshops and speaking...

Aboriginal Tourism On Verge Of Boom

Aboriginal Tourism On Verge Of Boom Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 16:01     It’s Tourism Week in Saskatchewan.   Tourism Saskatchewan CEO Roy Anderson has been actively involved in the development of Aboriginal and cultural tourism in the province.   Anderson says a...