English River Chief Denies Report of Casino Plans

English River Chief Denies Report of Casino Plans Monday, June 28, 2004 at 12:54     The chief of the English River First Nation says a report that the band is pursuing a casino development near Saskatoon is totally false.   The report ran in Friday’s edition of...

Water in Beaver River Cleared for Use

Water in Beaver River Cleared for Use Monday, June 28, 2004 at 12:51     Saskatchewan Environment says the Saskatchewan portion of the Beaver River is free from contamination.   There were concerns about the safety of the water following news of an accidental release...

Harrison Accuses Ducharme of Smear Campaign

Harrison Accuses Ducharme of Smear Campaign Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 14:33     The Conservative Party candidate in Churchill River says he’s the victim of a smear campaign from Liberal candidate Al Ducharme.   Jeremy Harrison is taking issue with radio ads...

Northern Saskatchewan Firefighters Off to B.C.

Northern Saskatchewan Firefighters Off to B.C. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 14:28     A number of forest firefighters from northern Saskatchewan are headed to B.C. to help with the fire situation in that province.   Saskatchewan Environment is sending 40 Type I...

Tribal Police Force Planned for Pelican Narrows

Tribal Police Force Planned for Pelican Narrows Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 14:25     Efforts are underway to develop a tribal police force at Pelican Narrows.   The force would consist of trained band members who would have the same arrest powers as a peace officer...

Wapawekka Sawmill to Re-Open Next Week

Wapawekka Sawmill to Re-Open Next Week Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 14:20     A First Nations-owned sawmill is set to re-open its doors after a seven-month shutdown.   Employees at Wapawekka lumber have already begun re-training this week in anticipation of next...