Province Announces 2014 Flood Damage Reduction Program

by | Apr 8, 2014

The province’s water security agency is predicting most of Saskatchewan should be spared from serious flooding this spring. The exception is the Prince Albert area where there is no natural drainage and the ground is still water logged from last year. The run off has...

Sask Party MLA Says He Won’t Seek Re-Election

by | Apr 8, 2014

Saskatchewan Party MLA Darryl Hickie has announced he won’t be running again in the next provincial election. He was first elected in the Prince Albert Carlton constituency in 2007 and then re-elected in 2011. Hickie served as Minister of Municipal Affairs in the...

Cumberland Residents Urge Province To Fix Hwy 123

by | Apr 7, 2014

Officials from Charlebois School in Cumberland House are calling on the province to take action on poor road conditions in the area. On Sunday evening, a group of students heading back to the community from Saskatoon were stranded on Highway 123 after their school bus...

Mild Winter Leads To Low Fur Prices

by | Apr 7, 2014

The Canadian fur market has taken a hit because of mild winters in Europe and China. Prices for mink, sable, marten and beaver are down 30 to 60 per cent from a year ago. Nevertheless, Manager for Western Canadian Sales at North American Fur Auctions Dave Bewick says...

Canadian Diabetes Association Announces New Charter

by | Apr 7, 2014

It is hoped a new charter will improve the lives of those suffering with diabetes. The Canadian Diabetes Association announced the new charter Monday morning which outlines the rights and responsibilities of people living with the disease, governments and service...

Second Member Of Northern Band Council Charged With Assault

by | Apr 4, 2014

Another member of the Buffalo River Dene Nation band council has been charged with assault. Band councillor Eileen Morrison was in court on Wednesday and is facing two counts. It is not known if she has entered a plea to the charges. Last week, Buffalo River Chief...

Fraser Institute Says First Nations Should Own Mineral Rights

by | Apr 4, 2014

The Fraser Institute says turning over mineral rights to First Nations would improve investment and provide clarity to negotiations between bands and mining companies. The right wing think tank came to the conclusion after comparing mineral law policies in Canada and...

College Students Complete Video Essays On Northern Development

by | Apr 4, 2014

Some Northlands College students will be the centre of attention tomorrow night in La Ronge at what’s being called a Northern Visionaries Gala. Their teacher, Brandi Bell, says the event will recognize students for their video essays on leadership, technology or...