Merasty Surprised By Jackson’s Bill C-31 Comments

Merasty Surprised By Jackson’s Bill C-31 Comments Friday, January 20, 2006 at 16:16     The Liberal candidate in northern Saskatchewan is taking issue with some comments made by his NDP rival yesterday.   Gary Merasty is referring to Anita Jackson’s...

Harrison Re-iterates Infrastructure Promise

Harrison Re-iterates Infrastructure Promise Friday, January 20, 2006 at 16:11     Conservative MP Jeremy Harrison is adamant that northern Saskatchewan will benefit the most if he and the Tories are elected into power.   Harrison says a pledge of $120 million dollars...

NDP Pledges EI Reforms For Fishers, Trappers

NDP Pledges EI Reforms For Fishers, Trappers Friday, January 20, 2006 at 16:10     The Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River NDP candidate says if she wins Monday’s election in the North, her party will re-work the Employment Insurance guidelines to include...

Northern Youth Butting Out

Northern Youth Butting Out Friday, January 20, 2006 at 15:53     The number of kids lighting up in the North appears to be on the decline, according to a health planner with the Prince Albert Grand Council.   Carol Romanow says she believes strong anti-tabacco...

Wapawekka Workers Given Layoff Notices

Wapawekka Workers Given Layoff Notices Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 14:34     A spokesman for Weyerhaeuser says the future does not look good for two northern sawmills if the Prince Albert pulp and paper mill isn’t sold.   Wayne Roznowsky says 55 workers at...

Judge Reserves Decision In Carriere Trial

Judge Reserves Decision In Carriere Trial Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 14:30     The sexual assault trial of a former high-ranking civil servant originally from northern Saskatchewan has wrapped up.   Justice R.D. Lang heard closing arguments from both the Crown and...

Advance Polls In The North Draw Big Numbers

Advance Polls In The North Draw Big Numbers Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 14:25     The chief electoral officer for northern Saskatchewan says attendance at advance polls for the current federal election rose dramatically from 2004.   Beginning last week and ending on...

Jackson Calls For Action On Bill C-31

Jackson Calls For Action On Bill C-31 Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 14:21     The NDP candidate in Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River wants to know why First Nations leaders aren’t doing more to fight for the amendment of Bill C-31.   Anita Jackson says she is...

Harrison Takes Aim At Prime Minister Martin

Harrison Takes Aim At Prime Minister Martin Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 14:17     The Conservative candidate in northern Saskatchewan says Prime Minister Paul Martin is engaging in fear-mongering tactics.   Just this week, Martin told MBC he doubts whether the...

Chief Believes Merasty Best Bet To Get Better Road

Chief Believes Merasty Best Bet To Get Better Road Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 14:12     The chief of the Red Earth First Nation has chosen to hoist the flag of Liberal candidate Gary Merasty.   Miller Nawakayas feels Merasty offers the best chance for his band to...