La Ronge Signs Onto Natural Gas

La Ronge Signs Onto Natural Gas Thursday, March 08, 2007 at 14:51     SaskEnergy is set to announce that La Ronge will be the latest community in our province to sign onto natural gas.   The official announcement will come today at 3:00.   Close to 800 homeowners,...

North Not Immune To Risk Of Spring Flooding

North Not Immune To Risk Of Spring Flooding Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 15:20     Several central and northern communities in the province could be facing a serious spring run-off problem in the coming months, including flooding.   Saskatchewan Watershed Authority...

FSIN Debating Ahenakew’s Future

FSIN Debating Ahenakew’s Future Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 15:15     A chief from a Swampy Cree band in east-central Saskatchewan says he thinks a recent call to reinstate David Ahenakew as an FSIN senator is a bad idea.   The topic was pitched at the recent...

Wild Rice Growers Embrace Insurance Plan

Wild Rice Growers Embrace Insurance Plan Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 15:09     The chairman of the Saskatchewan Wild Rice Council says growers seem to be very receptive to a new crop insurance program.   A recently-announced pilot project will see crop insurance...

Mineral Exploration Numbers Going Through The Roof

Mineral Exploration Numbers Going Through The Roof Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 15:02     Mineral exploration in this province is showing no signs of slowing down.   Saskatchewan Industry and Resources spokesman Roy Schneider, says the government expects $272 million...

First Nations-Controlled Health Website Launched

First Nations-Controlled Health Website Launched Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 14:58     A recently-launched website is already being called the most important reference tool for measuring First Nations health outcomes.   That’s the assessment of the chair of the...