Pelican Narrows Wins Northern Reading Challenge

Pelican Narrows Wins Northern Reading Challenge Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 13:55     A northern community has been honoured for its dedication to reading.   Pelican Narrows has been named the “Readingest Community in Northern Saskatchewan” following the...

FSIN Calls For Probe Into Yellow Quill Tragedy

FSIN Calls For Probe Into Yellow Quill Tragedy Friday, February 15, 2008 at 13:56     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations would like to see an independent investigation into the suspected freezing deaths of two little girls on a Saskatchewan reserve.  ...

NDP Questions Wisdom Of Kawacatoose MRI Project

NDP Questions Wisdom Of Kawacatoose MRI Project Friday, February 15, 2008 at 13:53     The NDP health critic says details need to be made public about the recent announcement by the Kawacatoose First Nation over plans to build an MRI clinic in Regina.   Judy Junor...

NDP Concerned About First Nations’ Uranium Deal

NDP Concerned About First Nations’ Uranium Deal Friday, February 15, 2008 at 13:49     The NDP MLA for Athabasca says questions need to be asked about a proposed uranium deal involving seven Saskatchewan First Nations.   Buckley Belanger says he supports the...

La Ronge Natural Gas Project Still A Go

La Ronge Natural Gas Project Still A Go Friday, February 15, 2008 at 13:43     According to SaskEnergy, natural gas is still coming to La Ronge.   According to spokesman Dave Burdeniuk, construction of a pipeline to bring natural gas to the northern community...

Belanger Calls On SaskParty To Keep Bus Route Plan

Belanger Calls On SaskParty To Keep Bus Route Plan Friday, February 15, 2008 at 13:37     Athabasca NDP MLA Buckley Belanger says he wants to know if the Saskatchewan Party government will uphold an NDP commitment to establish a bus route in northwest Saskatchewan.  ...

Province Urged to Ease Mining Regulatory Hurdles

Province Urged to Ease Mining Regulatory Hurdles Friday, February 15, 2008 at 13:33     A mining official says the provincial government needs to review the amount of regulations it imposes on industry.   Pam Schwann of the Saskatchewan Mining Association says our...

Mahovlich To Visit Aboriginal Hockey Pioneer

Mahovlich To Visit Aboriginal Hockey Pioneer Friday, February 15, 2008 at 13:27     The first Aboriginal person to play in the NHL will be getting a visit from a hockey legend tomorrow.   Senator Frank Mahovlich, a former Habs and Leafs great, will be at the...

Charge Laid In Decades-Old Sudden Death

Charge Laid In Decades-Old Sudden Death Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 15:38     The RCMP have made an arrest in a 33-year-old cold case in northern Saskatchewan.   Yesterday, a 67-year-old Prince Albert man appeared in provincial court on charges of manslaughter in...

Suspects Sought In Kidnapping Episode

Suspects Sought In Kidnapping Episode Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 15:31     Police in Prince Albert are investigating an apparent kidnapping.   On Monday, a 51-year-old man was beaten up behind a South Hill business by three male suspects.   According to police,...