Forest Firefighting Courses Trying To Meet Demand

Forest Firefighting Courses Trying To Meet Demand Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 14:32     Saskatchewan Environment Minister John Nilson wishes fire crews had more equipment at their disposal.   Among other things, Nilson says his department could do with more more...

Tamra’s Disappearance Remembered

Tamra’s Disappearance Remembered Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 14:27     A barbecue is being held today to mark the two-year anniversary since Tamra Keepness disappeared.   The First Mations Women’s Commission is hosting the event at a park in Regina.   On...

MNS Election Oversight Panel Braces For Work Ahead

MNS Election Oversight Panel Braces For Work Ahead Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 14:19     A Metis lawyer says she doubts everyone will agree on how to hold a new Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election.   However, Marilyn Poitras says she is optimistic everyone will agree...

Environmentalists Anxious To See Land Use Plan

Environmentalists Anxious To See Land Use Plan Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 14:16     The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society says it isn’t happy the provincial government is refusing to share information over a land use plan in northern Saskatchewan.   CPAWS...

Forest Fires Prompt New Evacuations In Beauval

Forest Fires Prompt New Evacuations In Beauval Wednesday, July 05, 2006 at 14:50     You can add Beauval to the list of northern communities that are under a state of emergency because of forest fires.   Roughly 70 of Beauval’s sick and elderly will be evacuated...

Calvert Responds To Forest Fire Policy Criticism

Calvert Responds To Forest Fire Policy Criticism Wednesday, July 05, 2006 at 14:45     The FSIN is taking another swipe at Saskatchewan’s policies for fighting forest fires.   Vice-chief Delbert Wapass calls the policies “inadequate” — noting...