$52-million for clean energy
by Terry Villeneuve
Investing in infrastructure that promotes clean energy solutions is key to creating a strong low-carbon economy and sustainable future for Canadians.
Yesterday (May 22), Carolyn Bennett, minister of...
Wildfires under control
by Phil Ambroziak
Wildfire season is definitely here.
On Monday afternoon (May 20), not one, but two fires broke out in the RM of Meadow Lake and, as of this week’s...
Fish quotas a concern
by Phil Ambroziak
There are plenty of fish in the sea.
At least that’s how Jacques Chartier, a commercial fisherman from Saskatchewan’s northwest, feels and also why he believes the province needs to better balance the limitations it places on the...
Lost plane recovered
by Phil Ambroziak
The story of Raymond Gran and Harold Thompson will never be forgotten.
Although the RCMP indicated earlier this year it had no plans to recover the Cessna 180 the two men occupied when it crashed into the murky...
Trucks fall through ice
by Phil Ambroziak
Get the truck off the ice.
That’s what both the RCMP and conservation officers with the provincial Ministry of Environment are asking the public to do in the wake of warm weather last week that has resulted in...
Man killed at Pinehouse
On March 4 at approximately 12:15 p.m., members of the Pinehouse RCMP were called to a dispute at a residence in Pinehouse. Prior to their arrival, a second call came into the RCMP reporting a nurse, who had attended...
Loon Lake mayor resigns
by Phil Ambroziak
After more than a decade, Larry Heon is no longer a member of Loon Lake village council.
Heon, who was first elected to council in 2006, served as mayor since 2009. Prior to Christmas, however, he abruptly resigned...
Vidal named federal candidate
by Phil Ambroziak
Gary Vidal is one step closer to occupying a seat on Parliament Hill.
Following a week of voting at various locations throughout the Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River riding including La...
Jolibois to seek re-election
by Phil Ambroziak
Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River NDP MP Georgina Jolibois is looking to continue what she’s started at Parliament Hill and within her riding following next year’s federal election.
“My goal is...
Mine shutdown discussed
by Phil Ambroziak
Orano Canada Inc.’s efforts to safely and securely decommission Cluff is definitely no bluff.
That’s what a series of experts from Orano – the company formerly known as Areva Resources Canada – had to say as they wrapped...