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Lumber prices might be low right now, but they don't seem to be having a major impact on the number of investments being made in the forestry sector in Saskatchewan.

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Lumber prices might be low right now, but they don't seem to be having a major impact on the number of investments being made in the forestry sector in Saskatchewan.

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With the mandate of the First Nations Forestry Program (FNFP) being extended for an extra year, the organization has begun plans for funding new initiatives across the country.

Ten new projects will be funded by the program in Saskatchewan for the coming year, with a total of $363,000 allocated to the new forestry initiatives, said Mike Newman with Canadian Forest Service.

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With the mandate of the First Nations Forestry Program (FNFP) being extended for an extra year, the organization has begun plans for funding new initiatives across the country.

Ten new projects will be funded by the program in Saskatchewan for the coming year, with a total of $363,000 allocated to the new forestry initiatives, said Mike Newman with Canadian Forest Service.

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"Canada's Forests, A Breath of Fresh Air" is the theme of this year's National Forest Week, celebrated across Canada May 6 to 12.

The theme has two interpretations - one referring to the role trees play in cleaning the air, the other to innovations in forest management, protection and renewal.

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"Canada's Forests, A Breath of Fresh Air" is the theme of this year's National Forest Week, celebrated across Canada May 6 to 12.

The theme has two interpretations - one referring to the role trees play in cleaning the air, the other to innovations in forest management, protection and renewal.

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Athletes representing Meadow Lake Tribal Council did it again, taking home the overall title at the Saskatchewan First Nation Winter Games for the fourth straight year.

The team racked up 449 points at this year's games, held April 15 to 19 in Prince Albert.

Coming in second was the host team, the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), with 333 points, while third spot went to the Battlefords Tribal Council with 323 points. The Touchwood/File Hills/Qu'Appelle Tribal Council and Saskatoon Tribal Council tied for fourth place, with 294 points per team.

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Athletes representing Meadow Lake Tribal Council did it again, taking home the overall title at the Saskatchewan First Nation Winter Games for the fourth straight year.

The team racked up 449 points at this year's games, held April 15 to 19 in Prince Albert.

Coming in second was the host team, the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), with 333 points, while third spot went to the Battlefords Tribal Council with 323 points. The Touchwood/File Hills/Qu'Appelle Tribal Council and Saskatoon Tribal Council tied for fourth place, with 294 points per team.

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People interested in Aboriginal issues will have two good reasons to visit Saskatoon in late May and early June, as the city plays host to two separate conferences focusing on Aboriginal issues.

The Indigenous People's program in the extension division of the University of Saskatchewan will be hosting the Honouring Indigenous Knowledge conference from May 28 to 30.

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People interested in Aboriginal issues will have two good reasons to visit Saskatoon in late May and early June, as the city plays host to two separate conferences focusing on Aboriginal issues.

The Indigenous People's program in the extension division of the University of Saskatchewan will be hosting the Honouring Indigenous Knowledge conference from May 28 to 30.