Four La Ronge-Raised Soldiers Headed For War Zone

Four La Ronge-Raised Soldiers Headed For War Zone Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 14:46     The mother of an army sergeant says she’s impressed that four soldiers from La Ronge are all deploying to Afghanistan this fall.   Karen Storozuk’s daughter, Sgt....

Aboriginal Grad Rates Lower Than Norm: Report

Aboriginal Grad Rates Lower Than Norm: Report Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 14:35     A new report is attaching numbers to a fact that many people already knew — Aboriginal students attend and complete high school at a lower rate than non-Aboriginal students.  ...

Golden Band To Delay La Ronge Gold Belt Production

Golden Band To Delay La Ronge Gold Belt Production Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 14:21     Golden Band Resources is pushing back development plans for its La Ronge Gold Project.   Company president Rodney Orr says financing issues have forced them to adjust their...

Northern Truckers Will Benefit From Harmonization

Northern Truckers Will Benefit From Harmonization Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 14:12     An official with Northern Resource Trucking says the company should benefit slightly from a harmonization of trucking regulations between Saskatchewan and Alberta.   The two...

Native Arts Festival Kicks Off Tonight In P.A.

Native Arts Festival Kicks Off Tonight In P.A. Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 12:17     The Prince Albert Arts Centre will be the scene of an Aboriginal arts showcase tonight.   Performance artist Warren Arcan, along with singers John J. Cook, Mitch Daigneault and...

Activist, Physicist Debate Impact Of Nuclear Power

Activist, Physicist Debate Impact Of Nuclear Power Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 15:14     A prominent First Nations activist says wind is the future of energy.   Winona LaDuke spoke yesterday in Saskatoon at a discussion on nuclear energy hosted by the Federation of...