by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
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,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
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...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
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...