Nilson Says Controversial Fire Policy Staying Put

Nilson Says Controversial Fire Policy Staying Put Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 12:53     Saskatchewan’s environment minister says he doesn’t think the province’s northern forest fire strategy will be undergoing any drastic changes.   John Nilson says...

New Victim Services Program In Sandy Bay

New Victim Services Program In Sandy Bay Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at 12:48     A new police-based victim services program is going to be offered through the Sandy Bay RCMP detachment after receiving funding from the province.   Justice Minister Frank Quennell says...

SaskEnergy Unveils La Ronge Natural Gas Plan

SaskEnergy Unveils La Ronge Natural Gas Plan Monday, October 30, 2006 at 14:22     Residents of La Ronge and Weyakwin are expected to finally have natural gas service by the spring of 2008.   SaskEnergy Minister Andrew Thomson was in La Ronge this morning to announce...

Woman Dies After Vehicle Rolls Into Icy Water

Woman Dies After Vehicle Rolls Into Icy Water Monday, October 30, 2006 at 14:14     La Ronge RCMP continue to investigate a fatal rollover which claimed the life of a local woman yesterday afternoon on Highway 915.   RCMP spokesperson Heather Russell says the vehicle...

Buffalo River Band Getting Into Oil Exploration

Buffalo River Band Getting Into Oil Exploration Monday, October 30, 2006 at 14:10     A Toronto-based oil and gas exploration company has signed a deal with a northwest Saskatchewan First Nation to jointly explore and develop oil and gas prospects.   Access Energy and...

Drafting of Cigar Lake Recovery Plan Months Away

Drafting of Cigar Lake Recovery Plan Months Away Monday, October 30, 2006 at 14:08     An official with Cameco says it’s uncertain how much water is in the Cigar Lake mine.   Spokesman Lyle Krahn says they expect floodwaters to crest within roughly 10 to 20...