Prisoner Flees Stony Rapids Courthouse

Prisoner Flees Stony Rapids Courthouse Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 14:59     RCMP are on the lookout for an escaped prisoner in Saskatchewan’s Far North.   The Mounties say 25-year-old Rexy Jonas Donard fled the Stony Rapids courthouse at around 11:30...

Northern Leaders Discuss Forest Fire Policy

Northern Leaders Discuss Forest Fire Policy Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 14:51     Some provincial government officials have heard from about 30 northern leaders who want the province’s forest fire policy changed.   The chiefs and mayors used a meeting with...

Air Carrier Details Fort McMurray Flight Schedule

Air Carrier Details Fort McMurray Flight Schedule Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 14:49     An official with Transwest Air says it’s doubtful the company will be able to accommodate same-day flights to Fort McMurray for northerners.   Yesterday, the company...

Campers Seriously Injured In Explosion

Campers Seriously Injured In Explosion Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 14:41     An explosion at a campground north of Prince Albert has sent two Manitoba campers to hospital.   Parkland Ambulance reports a propane heater suddenly ignited on the pair sometime around...

Bouvier Trial Adjourned To Late August

Bouvier Trial Adjourned To Late August Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 14:40     The trial of an Ile-a-la-Crosse man accused of armed robbery and attempted murder has been adjourned.   Michel Frank Bouvier was charged with the crimes after allegedly engaging police in...

Chief Gets Answers About Healing Lodge

Chief Gets Answers About Healing Lodge Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 14:38     The chief of the Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nation says he feels better about the future of the Willow Cree healing lodge.   Rick Gamble attended a meeting yesterday in Saskatoon where...