Two Muskrat Trappers Infected With Rare Disease

Two Muskrat Trappers Infected With Rare Disease Monday, May 14, 2007 at 15:35     The chief medical health officer for the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is warning trappers to wash their hands when handling pelts.   Dr. Leo Lanoie says two trappers who were...

Fish Prices Dominate Discussion At Fishers Meeting

Fish Prices Dominate Discussion At Fishers Meeting Monday, May 14, 2007 at 15:33     This past weekend’s meeting of northern commercial fishers in Prince Albert was a lively affair.   Many voiced their displeasure to officials from the Freshwater Fish Marketing...

MLTC Secures Funds For Oil And Gas Secretariat

MLTC Secures Funds For Oil And Gas Secretariat Monday, May 14, 2007 at 15:07     The Meadow Lake Tribal Council is getting $1.67 million in federal and provincial funding for an initiative related to oil and gas.   Northern Affairs spokesman Scott Boyes says residents...

All-Weather Roads Issue Raised In House Of Commons

All-Weather Roads Issue Raised In House Of Commons Monday, May 14, 2007 at 14:54     Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament is calling on the Conservatives to come through with a plan to help fund the all-weather road network in the Far North.   Gary...

Passengers Slightly Hurt Exiting Smoking Plane

Passengers Slightly Hurt Exiting Smoking Plane Friday, May 11, 2007 at 15:42     About 20 people on a Transwest Air flight from La Ronge to Stony Rapids had some anxious moments last night.   The Saab 340 was less than five minutes away from Stony when it experienced...

More Details Released Regarding Fatal Collision

More Details Released Regarding Fatal Collision Friday, May 11, 2007 at 15:41     The RCMP have released more information regarding the two-vehicle collision near Duck Lake Wednesday night that killed three people.   An initial report to police suggested that a deer...