by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
P.A. Hears Plans For Ethanol Plant Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 12:28 The possible transformation of the old Prince Albert pulp mill into a renewable energy plant was the subject of a meeting last night. For the past three weeks, the city of Prince Albert has been...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
No New Land Sales In Northwest Oilsands Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 12:22 Oil investors are looking for quick and easy deals, not higher-cost, longer-term investments like the northwest’s oilsands. That’s the bad news coming out of the latest land...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
New Deal Aims To Create Careers, Not Just Jobs Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 12:21 An Aboriginal Employment Development Agreement is being signed today at the Flying Dust First Nation in Meadow Lake. The deal will be signed by representatives of the tribal council,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Aboriginal Languages To Be Showcased In Regina Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 12:17 Regina’s first-ever Aboriginal Language Festival will be held tonight. It takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Scott Collegiate. Admission is free. Organizer Cathy Wheaton says the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Charles Family Relative Asks For Tips About Fire Monday, June 15, 2009 at 14:22 The search continues for answers about what caused an fatal apartment fire in La Ronge. On Friday, a family member of the three people who perished in the blaze spoke to students at...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Northerners Hit Harder By Swine Flu Monday, June 15, 2009 at 14:13 Disease testing labs have been overwhelmed since the Swine Flu outbreak was raised to pandemic level last week, according to Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Doctor Moira...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Health Strategy Holds Suicide Prevention Forum Monday, June 15, 2009 at 14:06 A conference on suicide prevention provided people in the Prince Albert area with valuable insights and advice on dealing with a problem that has seriously affected several northern...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Chief Wonders About Reactor’s Impact On Waterways Monday, June 15, 2009 at 13:53 The location of a possible nuclear power plant is a key concern for the Red Pheasant First Nation, according to Chief Sheldon Wuttunee. An Ontario power company has proposed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Band Holds Grade 12 Grad After 10-Year Gap Friday, June 12, 2009 at 14:02 The principal of the reserve school at Peepeekisis First Nation is rejoicing that the school has graduated its first Grade 12 class in 10 years. John Koochicum says the school’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Flu Pandemic Raises Concerns In Northern Region Friday, June 12, 2009 at 13:58 Swine flu surveillance is being beefed up in northern Saskatchewan communities. Dr. Moira McKinnon, the province’s chief medical health officer, says Aboriginal settlements...
