DeBeers Drops Fort A La Corne Lawsuit

DeBeers Drops Fort A La Corne Lawsuit Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 16:20     DeBeers Canada has dropped a lawsuit it launched against two companies in the Fort a ‘la Corne diamond mine area.   Earlier this year, Shore Gold and Kensington Resources merged...

National Denesuline Gathering Kicks Off

National Denesuline Gathering Kicks Off Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 16:19     Up to 5000 people are expected to make their way to the English River First Nation this week.   The reserve is the host-site for the 2006 National Denesuline Gathering.   Event coordinator...

Harrison Pleased With Prentice Visit To Canoe Lake

Harrison Pleased With Prentice Visit To Canoe Lake Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 16:18     Former Desnethe-Missinipi-Churchill River MP Jeremy Harrison says the recent trip to northern Saskatchewan by the Federal Indian Affairs Minister shows the Conservative...

La Ronge Teen Injured In Drunk Driving Accident

La Ronge Teen Injured In Drunk Driving Accident Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 16:18     A 17 year old La Ronge youth remains in hospital after being involved in a single vehicle accident, just north of La Ronge on the weekend.   At approximately 8:30 pm on Saturday,...

Province Defends Let It Burn Policy

Province Defends Let It Burn Policy Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 16:24     Saskatchewan’s Minister of Public Safety is defending the government’s so-called “Let It Burn” policy.   This week, Opposition MLA Glen Hart blasted the government over...

Hospital Services Suspeneded In Big River Again

Hospital Services Suspeneded In Big River Again Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 16:19     Hospital services in Big River will be closed down temporarily next week.   The local health centre has been serviced for the past few weeks by one doctor and he will be unavailable...

Indian Affairs Minister Tours Canoe Lake Reserve

Indian Affairs Minister Tours Canoe Lake Reserve Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 16:18     The Federal Indian Affairs Minister toured the Canoe Lake Cree Nation yesterday.   Jim Prentice helped unveil the community’s new health centre.   Named after longtime FSIN...

Hunt Continues For Three Escaped Convicts

Hunt Continues For Three Escaped Convicts Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 16:04     Authorities continue to be on the lookout for three escapees from a correctional institution in Prince Albert.   On Saturday, Terry Wruth and Craig Holowaychuk of Edmonton, along with Cody...

Body Discovered Near Weyakwin

Body Discovered Near Weyakwin Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 16:04     Authorities continue to probe the discovery of a body in the Weyakwin district.   On Sunday afternoon, RCMP located the body at an area called First Beach.   They say it is a 39 year-old local man and...

RCMP Investigate Elderly Assault

RCMP Investigate Elderly Assault Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 16:03     Cutknife RCMP are currently investigating the assault of a 79 year old man on the Little Pine Lake First Nation.   Officers responded to an assault complaint on the man in his home at approximately...