Paddlers Look Ahead to Churchill River Canoe Race

Paddlers Look Ahead to Churchill River Canoe Race Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 13:41     Some residents of Cumberland House were in Prince Albert yesterday to promote a canoe race that will wind its way through northern Saskatchewan next year.   Solomon Carriere is one...

La Ronge Hosts Uranium Mine Hearings

La Ronge Hosts Uranium Mine Hearings Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 13:22     Members of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission are in La Ronge for two days of hearings regarding proposed developments in the northern uranium industry.   This is the first time the CNSC...

Northern Mine Rescue Teams Shine at Competition

Northern Mine Rescue Teams Shine at Competition Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 13:17     The winners of Saskatchewan’s 36th annual mine rescue competition have been announced, and the list includes three teams from the North.   Personnel from the Key Lake, Rabbit...

Accused Baby Killer Makes Court Appearance

Accused Baby Killer Makes Court Appearance Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 13:12     A 28-year-old man facing a murder charge in the death of a baby boy on the Ministikwin First Nation will remain in custody until his next court appearance.   Gary Tommy Hill has been...

Layton Attacks Liberals’ Record on Native Issues

Layton Attacks Liberals’ Record on Native Issues Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 13:07     Federal NDP leader Jack Layton made a campaign stop in Prince Albert yesterday.   Layton claims he is disappointed with both Prime Minister Paul Martin and Conservative leader...

Ducharme Says Housing Top Issue in Churchill River

Ducharme Says Housing Top Issue in Churchill River Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 13:05     The Liberal candidate in the Churchill River riding says “quality of life” issues will be the deciding factor on Election Day, especially housing.   Al Ducharme says...

Metis Vote Count Completed

Metis Vote Count Completed Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 13:55     The chief electoral officer for the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan says voting results for the recent election won’t be released until later this week.   Although an official ballot count wrapped up...

FSIN Takes Legislative Assembly to Yorkton

FSIN Takes Legislative Assembly to Yorkton Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 13:53     The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations expects this week’s legislative assembly in Yorkton to have a distinctly political feel to it.   Alphonse Bird says a...

School Program in La Loche Promoting Peace

School Program in La Loche Promoting Peace Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 13:40     A program initially started in India to reduce schoolyard bullying has since proven itself to be an effective teaching tool in northern Saskatchewan.   “The Families Project”...

Harrison Betting on Ethics Vote in Churchill River

Harrison Betting on Ethics Vote in Churchill River Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 13:36     Churchill River Conservative candidate Jeremy Harrison believes political accountability will be the number one issue on the minds of the riding’s voters on June 28th.  ...