Sandy Bay Gets Funds For New Community Hall

Sandy Bay Gets Funds For New Community Hall Friday, August 22, 2008 at 14:15     The provincial government is providing just over $133,000 for a new culture and recreational facility in Sandy Bay.   The northern village will construct a community hall to serve a...

Tinker Asking Public To Address Needs Of Disabled

Tinker Asking Public To Address Needs Of Disabled Friday, August 22, 2008 at 14:12     A northern advocate for the disabled will be touring several northwest Saskatchewan communities next week to promote a campaign he’s calling “From Compassion to...

Film About Former Sex Trade Workers About “Hope”

Film About Former Sex Trade Workers About “Hope” Friday, August 22, 2008 at 14:01     A film about sex trade workers who managed to get off the street will be shown at the North Battleford Public Library next week.   “Hookers”, a documentary by...

Band Calls For Inquiry Into Oil Sands Permits

Band Calls For Inquiry Into Oil Sands Permits Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 14:24     A northwest Saskatchewan First Nation is raising questions about how an Alberta company received its oil sands exploration permits north of La Loche.   The Clearwater River Dene...

La Loche, Oilsand Quest Make Agreement Official

La Loche, Oilsand Quest Make Agreement Official Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 14:16     The northern village of La Loche formally signed an exploration agreement with Oilsands Quest in Regina this morning — but missing from the table was the Clearwater River Dene...

Missing Paddlers Turn Up In Manitoba

Missing Paddlers Turn Up In Manitoba Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 14:04     Two canoeists who went missing in the Sandy Bay area have turned up safe and sound in Manitoba.   58-year-old Andrew Gilbert of Regina and 61-year-old David Weller of Winnipeg set out last...