Harrison Opens Constituency Office in La Ronge

Harrison Opens Constituency Office in La Ronge Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 15:19     For the first time in four years, La Ronge has its own constituency office for the local Member of Parliament.   Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Jeremy Harrison says his La...

Trappers and Fishers Welcome Cool Weather

Trappers and Fishers Welcome Cool Weather Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 15:18     A long-time trapper in La Ronge says cold weather can’t come quick enough for northern harvesters.   Franklin Carriere admits he’s not sure how fishers and trappers are...

Cigar Lake Decision Expected Within Weeks

Cigar Lake Decision Expected Within Weeks Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 15:16     The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is expected to rule before Christmas on whether the long-awaited Cigar Lake uranium project can finally proceed.   Last week, officials with Cameco...

Weyerhaeuser Eyeing Looming Court Rulings

Weyerhaeuser Eyeing Looming Court Rulings Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 15:07     A lawyer for Weyerhaeuser says two court cases involving First Nations in the Maritimes could significantly affect how development occurs in northern Saskatchewan.   Next year, the...

Mail Theft Case Adjourned Until December

Mail Theft Case Adjourned Until December Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 15:03     The case of a woman accused of stealing mail from the La Ronge Post Office has been adjourned until late December.   19-year-old Miranda Michelle Pappenfus made another court appearance...

Saddle Lake Tragedy Troubles AIDS Activist

Saddle Lake Tragedy Troubles AIDS Activist Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 15:02     An outreach worker in Prince Albert says he’s worried the recent deaths of three band members in northern Alberta could happen just as easily in Saskatchewan.   On November 19th,...

Trial Set to Begin for Ballantyne Murder Suspect

Trial Set to Begin for Ballantyne Murder Suspect Monday, November 22, 2004 at 15:04     Jurors are being picked today for the trial of a man accused of killing a former resident of Pelican Narrows.   On August 22nd, 2003, police discovered 44 year-old Vincent...

Grandmother’s Bay Youth Receives One-Year Sentence

Grandmother’s Bay Youth Receives One-Year Sentence Monday, November 22, 2004 at 15:01     A 17-year-old boy from Grandmother’s Bay has been given a one-year sentence for his part in the death of a man from the community last year.   The unidentified youth...

Busy Weekend for La Ronge RCMP

Busy Weekend for La Ronge RCMP Monday, November 22, 2004 at 15:00     La Ronge RCMP had a successful weekend nabbing a number of would-be thieves.   Staff Sergeant Kirk Munro says three youths were caught trying to break into The Dollar Store in Air Ronge Saturday...

Cameco Not Opposed to Sask. Nuclear Waste Facility

Cameco Not Opposed to Sask. Nuclear Waste Facility Monday, November 22, 2004 at 14:56     A uranium mining giant in the province is keeping its options open regarding the disposal of nuclear waste in the province.   Cameco Corporation spokesman Lyle Krahn says the...