Uranium Mining Has Come A Long Way

Uranium Mining Has Come A Long Way Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 15:58     This is Saskatchewan Mining Week, and the industry is using the occasion to reflect on the progress that’s been made over the years.   Cameco spokesman Jamie McIntyre says, the uranium...

RCMP Identifies Ile-a-la-Crosse Beating Victim

RCMP Identifies Ile-a-la-Crosse Beating Victim Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 15:04     A 19-year-old Ile-a-la-Crosse man accused of killing another man from the northern village in a street fight over the weekend will be back in court June 14th.   Quentin Gardiner was...

Metis Enthusiastic About Policy Retreat

Metis Enthusiastic About Policy Retreat Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 15:02     Today’s summit in Ottawa between the Liberal cabinet and Aboriginal groups is being welcomed by Canada’s national Metis leader.   Clem Chartier says he expects to sign a framework...

FSIN Optimistic About Liberal Cabinet Retreat

FSIN Optimistic About Liberal Cabinet Retreat Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 14:59     Indian bands in need of new housing could receive some good news today, according to a high-ranking First Nations leader.   Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Vice Chief Guy...

PAGC Chief Likes Plan To Settle Abuse Claims

PAGC Chief Likes Plan To Settle Abuse Claims Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 14:54     The chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council says he approves of the proposed compensation package for survivors of residential schools that the government has promised to examine.   Gary...

Harrison Unimpressed With Abuse Claims Plan

Harrison Unimpressed With Abuse Claims Plan Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 14:46     Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament is voicing his concerns over the recent political agreement between the Assembly of First Nations and the federal government.   Jeremy...

Nuclear Waste Facility Will Need Public Approval

Nuclear Waste Facility Will Need Public Approval Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 14:42     The senior advisor to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization says his group would not try to create a dump site for nuclear materials in northern Saskatchewan without first getting...

Trappers Out In Lower Numbers

Trappers Out In Lower Numbers Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 14:39     An official with a large fur marketing group in the country says many trappers scaled back their operations this year from a year ago, including fur harvesters in Saskatchewan.   North American Fur...

La Ronge Ready To Host National Conference

La Ronge Ready To Host National Conference Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 14:38     Delegates from across the country are arriving in La Ronge today for a national conference on the issue of Aboriginal employment.   This is the first time in its 29-year history that the...

Welding Plant Up And Running In Buffalo Narrows

Welding Plant Up And Running In Buffalo Narrows Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 14:36     A new welding plant in Buffalo Narrows is preparing for a busy summer.   North West Fabricators Ltd. recently opened its doors for business and is already preparing for major projects...