Few Residents Left In Flood-Threatened Village

Few Residents Left In Flood-Threatened Village Monday, June 27, 2005 at 20:23     The mayor of Cumberland House says it should be a few more days until raging floodwaters peak in his community.   Dale McAuley says researchers with the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority...

Longtime Ahtahkakoop Chief Loses Election

Longtime Ahtahkakoop Chief Loses Election Monday, June 27, 2005 at 20:20     For the first time in recent memory, someone other than Barry Ahenakew is in charge at the Ahtahkakoop First Nation.   The Ahtahkakoop band held its chief and council election on Friday.  ...

Cumberland House Bracing For The Worst

Cumberland House Bracing For The Worst Friday, June 24, 2005 at 14:47     Floodwaters continue to creep closer to the northern community of Cumberland House.   The worst of the flooding is expected to hit this weekend or early next week — and could linger for a...

Shoal Lake Under Boil Water Advisory

Shoal Lake Under Boil Water Advisory Friday, June 24, 2005 at 14:35     Another northeastern Saskatchewan reserve is having water troubles, but in this case, it is due to faulty pumps.   The Shoal Lake Cree Nation is asking band members to conserve as much water as...

Dam Breach Planned Near Beauval

Dam Breach Planned Near Beauval Friday, June 24, 2005 at 14:32     The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority says high water levels will force it to breach a section of the Lac La Plonge dam near Beauval on Monday.   The watershed authority says people using the area...

Calvert Views Old Church At Stanley Mission

Calvert Views Old Church At Stanley Mission Friday, June 24, 2005 at 14:30     Premier Lorne Calvert and his entourage chatted with local residents over breakfast at the La Ronge Motor Hotel this morning.   It was the first stop on today’s portion of his...