Mine Training Backers Laud Program’s Success

Mine Training Backers Laud Program’s Success Friday, October 09, 2009 at 15:03     The CEO of Northlands College says the fact that 15 years in, a diverse group of program backers continues to support an employment and training strategy to expand northern...

Cameco Ranked Among Country’s Top Employers

Cameco Ranked Among Country’s Top Employers Friday, October 09, 2009 at 14:45     One of the world’s largest uranium producers is also one of Canada’s top 100 employers, according to the 2009 list released by a firm that publishes information for job...

FSIN Chief Candidates Share Views

FSIN Chief Candidates Share Views Friday, October 09, 2009 at 14:30     Candidates for the top elected position in the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations spoke Thursday at an all candidates’ forum in North Battleford.   All four candidates for chief of...

Winners Celebrate 20 Years Of Student Achievement

Winners Celebrate 20 Years Of Student Achievement Friday, October 09, 2009 at 14:24     Past and present recipients of the Northern Saskatchewan Student Achievement Awards gathered last night in La Ronge to celebrate the program’s 20th anniversary.   The program...

Young Artists To Perform In Weekend Showcase

Young Artists To Perform In Weekend Showcase Friday, October 09, 2009 at 14:08     The 2009 Northern Spirits Showcase is being held in Prince Albert Saturiday night.   Twenty-five of the top young musicians and artists throughout northern Saskatchewan will perform at...

Multi-Party Training Plan Gets Five More Years

Multi-Party Training Plan Gets Five More Years Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 13:45     A five-year agreement to help create mining sector training and employment opportunities for northerners was signed today in La Ronge.   The agreement ushers in the fourth phase of...

Several Northern Mayors Re-elected

Several Northern Mayors Re-elected Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 13:44     It was a clean sweep for the incumbent leaders in the five northern communities that held elections yesterday.   In Cumberland House, Mayor Andy McKay proved to be more than a one-term wonder,...

Police Not Told Dying Man’s Call Was 9-1-1 Request

Police Not Told Dying Man’s Call Was 9-1-1 Request Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 13:34     The RCMP have concluded their investigation into the death of a man who died near Waskesiu last year.   Lindsay Armitage, 46, was discovered in the woods on Dec. 5, 2008....

Mining Job Training Still In Demand

Mining Job Training Still In Demand Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 13:24     The manager of a company that specializes in training people for the mining industry says that despite the recession, student enrolment continues to be strong.   Bob Huckaluck of NUNA Training...

Property Crime Major Issue In La Ronge: Candidate

Property Crime Major Issue In La Ronge: Candidate Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 13:15     One of the candidates in the race to become mayor of La Ronge says he believes property crime is one of the main issues that needs to be addressed.   Ron Woywotich is the...