Merasty Slams Proposed Changes To Human Rights Act

Merasty Slams Proposed Changes To Human Rights Act Friday, December 15, 2006 at 16:23     Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament says he worries the Conservative government may be playing politics with a recent decision to amend human rights legislation...

Ministers and Mayors Discuss Duty to Consult

Ministers and Mayors Discuss Duty to Consult Friday, December 15, 2006 at 16:15     Northern leaders heard an update from the provincial government yesterday about new rules requiring Aboriginal communities be consulted over development on their land.   Minister...

Wife-Killer Given Life Sentence

Wife-Killer Given Life Sentence Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 14:34     A judge in Meadow Lake has sentenced a northern man to life in prison for killing his wife.   53-year-old Paul Montgrand received his sentence yesterday in provincial court.   Under the terms of...

Public Assistance Sought In Red Pheasant Assaults

Public Assistance Sought In Red Pheasant Assaults Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 14:30     The RCMP are asking the public for help in nabbing a couple of suspects who are still at large following a home invasion on the Red Pheasant First Nation last week.   Four...

FSIN Officials Upset Over Iacobucci Payout

FSIN Officials Upset Over Iacobucci Payout Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 14:17     Recent reports that the government paid a lead negotiator in the residential schools compensation agreement $2.5 million is not going over well at the FSIN.   Federation Vice-Chief...

Northern Mayors Begin Meeting With Ministers

Northern Mayors Begin Meeting With Ministers Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 14:01     Northern municipal leaders have begun talks with provincial politicians today as part of New North’s annual roundtable meeting with government ministers in Prince Albert.   The...

AREVA Executive Joins Cameco

AREVA Executive Joins Cameco Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 13:54     A prominent name in Saskatchewan’s uranium industry has accepted a position with a rival company.   Tim Gitzel will become Cameco’s new senior vice-president and chief operating officer...

North Receives Recreational Infrastructure Funds

North Receives Recreational Infrastructure Funds Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 13:46     Details have been released about how the North will benefit from a new government program designed to improve cultural and recreational infrastructure.   $2 million has been...

Wanuskewin Gets Government Help For Facelift

Wanuskewin Gets Government Help For Facelift Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 13:40     Wanuskewin Heritage Park near Saskatoon is getting a helping hand from the provincial government.   The government has announced it is providing $2.5 million to the national and...

Remote Areas To Get Broadband By Satellite Feed

Remote Areas To Get Broadband By Satellite Feed Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 13:33     A new partnership between the Saskatchewan Communications Network and OmniGlobe Networks in Montreal will soon allow remote northern Saskatchewan communities to access the...