Hermanson Promises Better Northern Infrastructure

Hermanson Promises Better Northern Infrastructure Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 13:33     Elwin Hermanson used his visit to the North yesterday to pitch the Saskatchewan Party’s plan to create jobs in the North and improve northern infrastructure.   Hermanson...

Several Northern Mayors Re-elected to New Terms

Several Northern Mayors Re-elected to New Terms Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 13:26     Most of the incumbent mayors running in the municipal elections in Northern Saskatchewan yesterday have been re-elected to another term in office.   They include Max Morin in...

Little Change to Northern School Boards

Little Change to Northern School Boards Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 13:19     Most of the incumbent board members on the Northern Lights School Division were re-elected yesterday.   Bruce Ruelling defeated 3 challengers to take the La Loche seat.   In La Ronge,...

Major Northern Municipalities Head to the Polls

Major Northern Municipalities Head to the Polls Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 13:08     Municipal elections are taking place all over the province today, and Northern Saskatchewan is no exception.   A total of 12 northern municipalities have voting taking place...

Hermanson Makes Campaign Stop in La Ronge

  Hermanson Makes Campaign Stop in La Ronge Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 13:00     Saskatchewan Party leader Elwin Hermanson is visiting Northern Saskatchewan today.   Hermanson toured a wild rice operation in La Ronge this morning, and then over the lunch hour,...

Call Made for Funding for On-reserve Firefighting

Call Made for Funding for On-reserve Firefighting Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 12:57     The fire protection officer for the Prince Albert Grand Council says the federal government must get its head out of the sand when it comes to funding fire departments on...

Virtual Metis Museum Launched on the Internet

Virtual Metis Museum Launched on the Internet Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 12:54     The Gabriel Dumont Institute and the University of Saskatchewan have teamed up to produce what’s being called the most comprehensive traditional Metis history and culture...

Parties Urged to Promise Roads for Far North

Parties Urged to Promise Roads for Far North Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 13:45     An Athabasca leader says residents of the Far North are prepared to vote for any political party that commits to building all-weather roads in the region.   Athabasca Economic...

Calvert Takes Election Campaign to Onion Lake

Calvert Takes Election Campaign to Onion Lake Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 13:37     The provincial election campaign trail is taking Premier Lorne Calvert to Onion Lake today.   Onion Lake Chief Wallace Fox says he’s looking forward to meeting with the premier...

Peter Ballantyne Flooding Claim in the Works

Peter Ballantyne Flooding Claim in the Works Monday, October 20, 2003 at 12:48     The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is building its case for compensation for flooded out lands in northeastern Saskatchewan.   Since the late 1980s, the band has tried to work out a...