Demand Rising for Northern Minerals

Demand Rising for Northern Minerals Friday, March 19, 2004 at 14:09     According to an official with the Saskatchewan Mining Association, demand for minerals found in northern Saskatchewan is on the rise.   Phil Reeves says Asian countries like India and China will...

Tough Winter for Northern Fishers

Tough Winter for Northern Fishers Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 12:49     The Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation says initial payments to northern Saskatchewan fishers from November to the end of January were down 25 per cent from the same time last year.   The FFMC...

Rapid Rise in Crystal Meth Use in La Ronge

Rapid Rise in Crystal Meth Use in La Ronge Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 12:56     A health official says crystal meth is rapidly becoming popular in La Ronge.   That’s why addictions counsellor Nadine Reiter is organizing a community meeting to inform members of...

Hundreds Flock to Northern Talent Showcase

Hundreds Flock to Northern Talent Showcase Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 12:54     Organizers say as many as 900 people turned out to see the first annual “Talent of the North” shows in La Ronge this past weekend.   The event drew singers and musicians from...

Native Financial Officers Appoint New Chair

Native Financial Officers Appoint New Chair Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 12:52     The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada has appointed a band member from the Moosomin First Nation near North Battleford to act as chairperson for its board of...

NDP Nominates Churchill River Candidate

NDP Nominates Churchill River Candidate Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 12:55     The NDP has finalized who will represent the party in the Churchill River riding in this spring’s anticipated federal election.   Long-time civil servant Earl Cook of La Ronge got the...