Northern Highway Getting Several Upgrade

Northern Highway Getting Several Upgrades Friday, July 16, 2004 at 13:17     There will be work done this summer on several sections of the highway that extends from La Ronge to Southend.   The public is being warned that there will be the occasional disruption of...

Saskatchewan Forest Firefighters Sent to the Yukon

Saskatchewan Forest Firefighters Sent to the Yukon Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 15:00     The province has dispatched 17 firefighters to the Yukon to help fight forest fires that are affecting people as far away as Black Lake.   It was earlier this week that 59...

Province Feels Pressure to Settle Metis Hunting

Province Feels Pressure to Settle Metis Hunting Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 14:55     The manager of Aboriginal Affairs for Saskatchewan Environment admits provinces are under increasing pressure to settle the Metis hunting rights issue in short order.   Jack Kinnear...

PAGC Establishes Residential School Healing Centre

PAGC Establishes Residential School Healing Centre Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 14:53     A selection of northerners from bands within the Prince Albert Grand Council met yesterday to discuss the formation of a new healing centre.   Officially called the PAGC...

PBCN Tax Settlement Decision Disputed

PBCN Tax Settlement Decision Disputed Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 14:45     A former band councillor in Pelican Narrows says small business owners and fishers stand to lose out over a recent decision by the chief and council of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.  ...

Trial in Doubt for Accused Killer of Big River Man

Trial in Doubt for Accused Killer of Big River Man Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 14:40     A trial for a man accused of killing a Big River band member may be on hold.   Today in Prince Albert, prosecutors and defense lawyers agreed to review the case against 20-year-old...