by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
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...