Let It Burn Policy Remains The Same So Far

Let It Burn Policy Remains The Same So Far Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 14:22     It appears that the fire policy for northern Saskatchewan will be staying as is… at least for now.   Jeanette Krayetski, a spokeswoman for the province’s environment...

MNS Opposes Pipeline To The US

MNS Opposes Pipeline To The US Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 14:21     The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan says it’s not impressed by an energy company’s plan to pipe oil from Alberta to the American Midwest.   In a news release today, the MNS says metis...

New Court Date Set For MNC

New Court Date Set For MNC Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 14:20     The Metis National Council could be getting back to business in a couple of weeks.   A court date has been set for December 19th to address who will be the delegates to vote in the next MNC Assembly....

FSIN Hosts Food Bank Gala

FSIN Hosts Food Bank Gala Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 14:19     While it may be Christmas, it’s not a festive time of year for everyone. That’s why the FSIN and Saskatoon Food Bank are holding the Chief Lawrence Joseph First Annual Nehiyaw Christmas...

Another FSIN Senator Passes Away

Another FSIN Senator Passes Away Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 14:00     Northerners are mourning the loss of another long-time Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations senator.   Senator Jonas Lariviere of Canoe Lake passed away yesterday at the age of 100.   Not...

Mine Cleanup To Take Longer Than First Thought

Mine Cleanup To Take Longer Than First Thought Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 13:58     Cameco has revised its timetable for the resumption of production at its flooded Rabbit Lake operation.   The company now expects it will seal off the water inflow at the Eagle...

Aboriginal Language Use On The Rise In Sask.

Aboriginal Language Use On The Rise In Sask. Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 13:55     The percentage of Saskatchewan citizens who list Cree or Dene as their mother tongue is up slightly, according to the latest Census figures.   A total of 2.7 per cent of the...

Alberta In No Hurry To Start Building Road Link

Alberta In No Hurry To Start Building Road Link Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 13:36     A representative with the Alberta government says that province is still very much committed to the road link from Fort McMurray to La Loche — even though it still...

Red Earth Man Goes Missing After Visit To Nipawin

Red Earth Man Goes Missing After Visit To Nipawin Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 13:13     The RCMP is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a missing man from the Red Earth First Nation.   22-year-old Brant Ellery Whitehead hasn’t been heard from...

Province’s Reserves Free Of Military Explosives

Province’s Reserves Free Of Military Explosives Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 13:11     A spokesman for the Department of National Defence says there is no evidence of forgotten explosives lying around on Saskatchewan reserves.   A recent report indicated 25...