Mining giants begin series of northern forums

Mining giants begin series of northern forums Monday, April 19, 2004 at 16:34     Cameco and AREVA subsidiary, Cogema are holding their Uranium mining public consultations both this week and next in Northern Saskatchewan.   AREVA spokesman Al Richards says they...

La Ronge lottery win appears to be a hoax

La Ronge lottery win appears to be a hoax Monday, April 19, 2004 at 16:31     A weekend rumor in La Ronge of a new millionaire has proven to be an apparent hoax.   Reports had surfaced that a 21-year-old La Ronge resident was the winner of a past Super 7 lotto jackpot...

New North Demands Government End SIAST Strike

New North Demands Government End SIAST Strike Friday, April 16, 2004 at 13:54     Several northern mayors are voicing their dismay over the ongoing instructors strike at SIAST.   A full-scale walkout is into its 4th day, and the head of the technical college...

Health Region Distances Itself from EMS Dispute

Health Region Distances Itself from EMS Dispute Friday, April 16, 2004 at 13:51     An official with the Mamawetan Churchill-River Health Authority says the region won’t step directly into contract negotiations with disgruntled emergency medical services workers...

Progress Made at All-Weather Road Talks

Progress Made at All-Weather Road Talks Friday, April 16, 2004 at 13:46     A meeting held yesterday between members of the Athabasca Transportation Planning Committee and various government authorities could see developers charting a course for a northern all-weather...

Environmental Damage from Fuel Spill Unknown

Environmental Damage from Fuel Spill Unknown Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 13:00     Environment officials are keeping a close eye on the site of a massive fuel spill in Saskatchewan’s Far North.   A fuel tanker overturned on the Athabasca Seasonal Road between...