Exploration Firms Encouraged To Talk With Bands

Exploration Firms Encouraged To Talk With Bands Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 14:54     An official with a Toronto-based firm looking for uranium in northern Saskatchewan says junior exploration companies are not doing enough to keep local First Nations in the know about...

Native Protest Delays Traffic On Major Highway

Native Protest Delays Traffic On Major Highway Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 13:26     Hundreds of motorists on a major artery near North Battleford had their Victoria Day plans delayed a couple of hours yesterday by a blockade erected by Aboriginal protesters.   The...

Sentencing Delayed For La Ronge Bank Robber

Sentencing Delayed For La Ronge Bank Robber Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 13:07     The man that robbed a financial institution in La Ronge earlier this year will have to wait a few more weeks before he learns his sentence.   22-year-old Darryl Joe Cook pleaded guilty to a...

SNTC Launches $5.3 Million Fundraising Drive

SNTC Launches $5.3 Million Fundraising Drive Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 13:01     The Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company has embarked on a new campaign.   At a press conference this morning, SNTC announced plans to renovate its theatre, build a bannock bistro and...

Park Attendance Hurt By Liquor Ban

Park Attendance Hurt By Liquor Ban Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 12:57     An official with Saskatchewan Environment says he’s confident light attendance figures over the May long weekend will be reversed over time.   Assistant Deputy Minister Dave Phillips says...

Chamber Of Commerce Recruits Casino Executive

Chamber Of Commerce Recruits Casino Executive Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 12:50     A prominent First Nations businessman has accepted an offer to be a director with the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.   Richard Ahenakew, the general manager at the Northern Lights...