by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
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”,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
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. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
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...