Full Bachelor’s Degree Now Offered In The North

Full Bachelor’s Degree Now Offered In The North Friday, April 28, 2006 at 13:41     Northerners wanting to finish a Bachelor of Arts degree in northern Saskatchewan can now do it.   Northlands College co-ordinator Glenys Plunz says for the first time ever,...

New Rules On The Way For Mine Decommissioning

New Rules On The Way For Mine Decommissioning Friday, April 28, 2006 at 13:36     Saskatchewan’s minister of Northern Affairs says northerners have helped shape tough new guidelines for companies looking to set up uranium mines in this province.   Joan Beatty...

Many Status Indians Unaware Of Rare Tax Exemption

Many Status Indians Unaware Of Rare Tax Exemption Friday, April 28, 2006 at 13:33     An expert on tax exemptions for First Nations reserves says more Aboriginal people could be taking advantage of the opportunities that are available to them.   Consultant Robert...

Questions Linger In Case Of Burned Woman

Questions Linger In Case Of Burned Woman Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 14:19     The RCMP still can’t say for certain whether foul play was involved in an incident Monday evening in La Ronge that saw a local woman seriously burned.   The 26-year-old victim was...

MP Airs Concerns About Residential School Deal

MP Airs Concerns About Residential School Deal Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 14:16     Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament says he’s pleased the Conservative government appears ready to proceed with a residential school compensation agreement, but...

Support Grows For Aboriginal Business Association

Support Grows For Aboriginal Business Association Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 14:12     A Metis entrepreneur on the West Side says there appears to be enough interest for a new business association to become officially incorporated.   Philip Chartier helped host a...

Wild Rice Growers Hold Annual Conference

Wild Rice Growers Hold Annual Conference Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 14:11     Wild rice harvesters from across the North are meeting in La Ronge today.   The growers are talking about challenges facing their industry including new regulations, equipment challenges...

Expert Says Timber Allocation Rules Need Updating

Expert Says Timber Allocation Rules Need Updating Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 14:07     A consultant in Prince Albert says he believes rules governing the allocation of timber rights in the province need to be adjusted for the good of the industry.   Roman Orynik...

Ile-a-la-Crosse Girl Co-Winner Of Poster Contest

Ile-a-la-Crosse Girl Co-Winner Of Poster Contest Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 13:52     An elementary school student from Ile-a-la-Crosse has been named one of the four grand prize winners in this year’s SaskPower “Energy and Our Environment” poster...

Residential School Agreement Finalized

Residential School Agreement Finalized Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 14:44     Former students of Indian residential schools got some good news yesterday.   In response to a question in the House of Commons, Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice announced a $1.9 billion...