Creighton Studying Nuclear Waste Storage Potential

by | Jul 26, 2011 | 2010

Creighton Studying Nuclear Waste Storage Potential Friday, December 17, 2010 at 14:23     The Town of Creighton is exploring the idea of one day being the site of a nuclear waste storage facility — but the town’s mayor says they’re only...

Waterhen Lake Voters Choose Woman To Lead Band

by | Jul 26, 2011 | 2010

Waterhen Lake Voters Choose Woman To Lead Band Friday, December 17, 2010 at 14:21     The Waterhen Lake First Nation has a new chief and a mostly new council.   According to unofficial results, Carol Bernard is the newly elected chief of the band.   She beat out six...

Copper Thieves Target Northern Hydro Dam

by | Jul 26, 2011 | 2010

Copper Thieves Target Northern Hydro Dam Friday, December 17, 2010 at 14:18     Sandy Bay RCMP are investigating the theft of a large amount of copper from the Island Falls Hydroelectric Station.   Police say about 2,400 lbs. of copper was taken sometime between June...

Study Examines Potential Of Northern Industries

by | Jul 26, 2011 | 2010

Study Examines Potential Of Northern Industries Friday, December 17, 2010 at 14:12     A new report by the Conference Board of Canada suggests that mining will be the main industry for northern Saskatchewan in the years to come.   The study also identifies oil and...

Foster Care System in Crisis: Review Panel

by | Jul 26, 2011 | 2010

Foster Care System in Crisis: Review Panel Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 16:38     The Saskatchewan Child Welfare Review Panel report released today says the system is in “crisis” and says more responsibility needs to be given to First Nations and Metis...

Woman’s Dogs Shot By Northern Dog Catcher

by | Jul 26, 2011 | 2010

Woman’s Dogs Shot By Northern Dog Catcher Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 16:00     A northern Saskatchewan village’s approach to controlling stray dogs is under the microscope following a recent incident in the community.   A woman says the local dog...