Forest Firefighters Injured During Rescue Attempt

  Forest Firefighters Injured During Rescue Attempt Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 16:14     A couple of firefighters battling a blaze north of La Ronge were slightly injured yesterday.   According to Saskatchewan Environment spokesman Art Jones, the incident took place...

Policing Danger Zone Hurting Firefighting Effort

Policing Danger Zone Hurting Firefighting Effort Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 15:46     Saskatchewan Environment officials are going out of their way to prevent people from visiting the fire-threatened region north of La Ronge.   Highway 102 has been completely closed...

Forest Fires Lead To Evacuations In Missinipe

Forest Fires Lead To Evacuations In Missinipe Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 14:40     Sixty people have been evacuated from another northern Saskatchewan community threatened by forest fires.   Yesterday’s evacuation involved some residents of Missinipe, although...

Forest Firefighting Courses Trying To Meet Demand

Forest Firefighting Courses Trying To Meet Demand Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 14:32     Saskatchewan Environment Minister John Nilson wishes fire crews had more equipment at their disposal.   Among other things, Nilson says his department could do with more more...

Tamra’s Disappearance Remembered

Tamra’s Disappearance Remembered Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 14:27     A barbecue is being held today to mark the two-year anniversary since Tamra Keepness disappeared.   The First Mations Women’s Commission is hosting the event at a park in Regina.   On...

MNS Election Oversight Panel Braces For Work Ahead

MNS Election Oversight Panel Braces For Work Ahead Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 14:19     A Metis lawyer says she doubts everyone will agree on how to hold a new Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election.   However, Marilyn Poitras says she is optimistic everyone will agree...