Residential School Survivor Hotline a Hit

Residential School Survivor Hotline a Hit Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 14:33     Just over a year since its launch, a nation-wide support line for survivors of residential schools is reporting a noticeable increase in calls.   Sharon Thira is the executive director...

Homeless Sandy Bay Woman Gets Her Wish

Homeless Sandy Bay Woman Gets Her Wish Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 15:23     A Sandy Bay woman that temporarily lived in a tent earlier this fall to protest her lack of a home was given some good news this morning.   Linda Beatty has been informed she will get a...

Fond du Lac Residents Approve New Election Act

Fond du Lac Residents Approve New Election Act Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 15:21     The residents of Fond du Lac have given their stamp of approval to a new Election Act.   About 80 per cent of the voters that took part in yesterday’s referendum voted in...

Harrison Opens Constituency Office in La Ronge

Harrison Opens Constituency Office in La Ronge Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 15:19     For the first time in four years, La Ronge has its own constituency office for the local Member of Parliament.   Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Jeremy Harrison says his La...

Trappers and Fishers Welcome Cool Weather

Trappers and Fishers Welcome Cool Weather Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 15:18     A long-time trapper in La Ronge says cold weather can’t come quick enough for northern harvesters.   Franklin Carriere admits he’s not sure how fishers and trappers are...

Cigar Lake Decision Expected Within Weeks

Cigar Lake Decision Expected Within Weeks Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 15:16     The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is expected to rule before Christmas on whether the long-awaited Cigar Lake uranium project can finally proceed.   Last week, officials with Cameco...