La Ronge Ready To Proceed With Bottle Ban

La Ronge Ready To Proceed With Bottle Ban Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 12:45     The Town of La Ronge will soon become the second northern community to implement a glass beer bottle ban.   La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski says the ban on glass beer bottles will come into...

Fishers Say Reports Of Prosperity Exaggerated

Fishers Say Reports Of Prosperity Exaggerated Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 12:44     A fisherman from Fond du Lac says Lake Athabasca fishers are not reaping as much money from an export licence as has been reported.   Victor Fern says, contrary to previous reports,...

Court Action Taken Over Buffalo Narrows Lots

Court Action Taken Over Buffalo Narrows Lots Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 12:42     A judge will issue a decision this month on an injunction application that could potentially stop the development of lots in Buffalo Narrows.   It’s expected the majority of the 65...

Hospital To Temporarily Close Over Lack Of Doctors

Hospital To Temporarily Close Over Lack Of Doctors Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 15:44     The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region has announced that hospital services in Big River will be temporarily discontinued as of July 29th.   The health region says, to date, it...

Locals Report Miraculous Healings In La Loche

Locals Report Miraculous Healings In La Loche Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 15:34     Hundreds of northerners are flocking to La Loche to witness some reported miracles in the community.   A group of Christian faith healers has been holding tent meetings in La Loche for...

FFMC Expects Fish Export Licence To Be Renewed

FFMC Expects Fish Export Licence To Be Renewed Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 15:31     An official with the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation says an export dealer’s licence for Athabasca fishers will likely be extended — no matter how successful they...