Cold Weather Forces Several Closures

Cold Weather Forces Several Closures Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 15:19     The cold weather continues to play havoc with heating systems across the North.   For the third straight day, several schools in Northern Saskatchewan are closed for the day.   As well, homes...

Key Lake Coldest Place on Earth

Key Lake Coldest Place on Earth Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 15:15     Environment Canada is giving us a better idea of just how cold it was yesterday at the Key Lake mine site.   Not only was it the Canadian cold spot — it was also the coldest place in the...

Record Lows in La Ronge, Key Lake

Record Lows in La Ronge, Key Lake Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 13:33     Cold weather records are falling in Northern Saskatchewan.   Environment Canada says La Ronge’s overnight temperature of -45.8 degrees Celsius smashed the old record set in 1934 by 3...

Parole Violator Apprehended in La Ronge

Parole Violator Apprehended in La Ronge Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 13:26     The La Ronge RCMP says it has apprehended a man who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breach of his parole.   The Mounties say 38-year-old Leonard Thomas Ross was taken into custody...

Support Grows in Alberta for Link to La Loche

Support Grows in Alberta for Link to La Loche Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 13:23     The mayor of Fort McMurray, Alberta is expressing optimism that a link between his community and La Loche will be announced within a year.   Lobbying for the Alberta side of the...

Record Profits for Cameco

Record Profits for Cameco Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 13:21     Cameco posted a record profit last year, despite the underground flooding at the McArthur River mine.   The uranium mining giant reported yesterday that its net profit for 2003 was just under 205...