A proposed northern Saskatchewan mine site will be the subject of several days of public hearings this week.

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold three days of hearings in Saskatoon on Denison Mines proposed Wheeler River Project.

The public hearings start Monday and run until Wednesday.

MBC's Joel Willick spoke with the Commission Registrar Candace Salmon on the hearings.

A proposed northern Saskatchewan mine site will be the subject of several days of public hearings this week.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold three days of hearings in Saskatoon on Denison Mines proposed Wheeler River Project.
The public hearings start Monday and run until Wednesday.
MBC's Joel Willick spoke with the Commission Registrar Candace Salmon on the hearings.

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MBC Radio News interviews Candace Salmon of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

January 27, 2026 

MBC News Host: Amber Bear

Aired on North at Noon January 28, 2026

Saskatchewan residents now have more options for addictions treatment after the launch of the virtual assistance to addictions medicine (VAAM) program.

The launch has started with three communities: Lloydminster, Nipawin, and Cumberland House Cree Nation and Northern Village. They are already looking at other rural and remote locations with pharmacies for phase two of the VAAM program.

 

January 27, 2026&nbsp;
MBC News Host: Amber Bear
Aired on North at Noon January 28, 2026
Saskatchewan residents now have more options for addictions treatment after the launch of the virtual assistance to addictions medicine (VAAM) program.
The launch has started with three communities: Lloydminster, Nipawin, and Cumberland House Cree Nation and Northern Village. They are already looking at other rural and remote locations with pharmacies for phase two of the VAAM program.
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Saskatchewan Health Authority's Virtual Access to Addiction Medicine interview with Troy Neiszner

North @ Noon News Jan 28

Indigenous Storytelling Month is coming up in February.

Libraries, online platforms, and other venues across the province will hold a month-long series of events celebrating Indigenous storytelling.

MBC's Joel Willick spoke with storyteller Harmony Johnson-Harder about what she will be doing during the month.

Indigenous Storytelling Month is coming up in February.
Libraries, online platforms, and other venues across the province will hold a month-long series of events celebrating Indigenous storytelling.
MBC's Joel Willick spoke with storyteller Harmony Johnson-Harder about what she will be doing during the month.

MBC Radio News interviews Candace Salmon of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

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