METSI Launches Cultural Awareness Training

METSI Launches Cultural Awareness Training Monday, October 24, 2005 at 13:45     A new program has been launched in Saskatoon intended to provide Aboriginal sensitivity training to government and industry.   Entitled “Our Story: Dispelling Misconceptions”,...

Shareholders Approve Merger Of Diamond Companies

Shareholders Approve Merger Of Diamond Companies Monday, October 24, 2005 at 13:12     An executive with Shore Gold says a likely merger between his firm and a rival mining company could help speed up construction of a proposed diamond mine.   George Read says...

Church Deemed Partly Liable For Residential School

Church Deemed Partly Liable For Residential School Friday, October 21, 2005 at 16:21     The Supreme Court has ruled the federal government should pay the lion’s share of compensation stemming from a residential school abuse lawsuit.   In a ruling today concerning a...

Fishers Having Hard Time Making Loan Payments

Fishers Having Hard Time Making Loan Payments Friday, October 21, 2005 at 16:18     The head of the province’s commercial fishers’ association says fishers are going to need a break from Northern Affairs.   John Carriere says many of his peers are having...

Laliberte Resurfaces With Overtime Hours Complaint

Laliberte Resurfaces With Overtime Hours Complaint Friday, October 21, 2005 at 16:14     A former Member of Parliament in northern Saskatchewan has a gripe with the provincial government about a region-specific labour law he says he was assured would be addressed.  ...

Minister’s Comments Worry Athabasca Official

Minister’s Comments Worry Athabasca Official Friday, October 21, 2005 at 16:12     Some recent statements by Saskatchewan’s new highways minister are disconcerting, according to a proponent of the Athabasca all-weather road project.   Glen Strong says...

Ottawa Scales Back “Canoe Registry”

Ottawa Scales Back “Canoe Registry” Friday, October 21, 2005 at 16:07     A provincial spokesman for outfitters says he is breathing easier these days regarding the issue of proposed federal boating regulations.   Hal Stupenikoff of the Saskatchewan...

Six Groups Interested In Weyerhaeuser Mill

Six Groups Interested In Weyerhaeuser Mill Friday, October 21, 2005 at 16:02     At least six companies have expressed interest in buying the Prince Albert Pulp and Paper Mill.   That revelation came yesterday from Prince Albert-Northcote MLA Eldon Lautermilch, who is...

Diamond Exploration Firms To Vote On Merger

Diamond Exploration Firms To Vote On Merger Friday, October 21, 2005 at 15:59     A decision should be reached tonight on whether or not two companies mining for diamonds near Prince Albert will be allowed to merge.   Shareholders with Kensington Resources must decide...

Two Men Vying For Vacant Mayor’s Job In Pinehouse

Two Men Vying For Vacant Mayor’s Job In Pinehouse Friday, October 21, 2005 at 15:50     Two candidates have let their names stand for the upcoming byelection for mayor in Pinehouse.   The long-time mayor of the northern village, Cecile Caisse, recently announced...