Six Groups Interested In Weyerhaeuser Mill

Six Groups Interested In Weyerhaeuser Mill Friday, October 21, 2005 at 16:02     At least six companies have expressed interest in buying the Prince Albert Pulp and Paper Mill.   That revelation came yesterday from Prince Albert-Northcote MLA Eldon Lautermilch, who is...

Diamond Exploration Firms To Vote On Merger

Diamond Exploration Firms To Vote On Merger Friday, October 21, 2005 at 15:59     A decision should be reached tonight on whether or not two companies mining for diamonds near Prince Albert will be allowed to merge.   Shareholders with Kensington Resources must decide...

Two Men Vying For Vacant Mayor’s Job In Pinehouse

Two Men Vying For Vacant Mayor’s Job In Pinehouse Friday, October 21, 2005 at 15:50     Two candidates have let their names stand for the upcoming byelection for mayor in Pinehouse.   The long-time mayor of the northern village, Cecile Caisse, recently announced...

Saskatchewan Native War Vets Off To Europe

Saskatchewan Native War Vets Off To Europe Friday, October 21, 2005 at 15:47     A spiritual elder from the Sweetgrass First Nation is preparing to leave for Europe this weekend.   Philip Favel fought in the Second World War and will head back to the battleground in a...

Supreme Court Declines To Re-open Edmonson Case

Supreme Court Declines To Re-open Edmonson Case Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 15:07     The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from the Crown to review a sentence given to a man convicted of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old Native girl from Saskatchewan.   Dean...

FSIN Vice Chiefs Win New Terms

FSIN Vice Chiefs Win New Terms Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 15:05     A couple of sitting vice-chiefs at the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations have just received an endorsement for their work.   The results from the FSIN vice chief elections in Saskatoon were...

FNUC Task Force Updates Chiefs On Progress

FNUC Task Force Updates Chiefs On Progress Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 14:58     A task force has issued an interim report into its probe of the troubled First Nations University of Canada.   The update was provided yesterday in Saskatoon during the first day of...

Former Chief Back In Charge In English River

Former Chief Back In Charge In English River Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 14:57     Members of the English River First Nation have decided to bring back a familiar name as their new chief.   Archie Campbell, who last served as chief four years ago, won...

Lautermilch To Pitch All-Weather Roads To Industry

Lautermilch To Pitch All-Weather Roads To Industry Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 14:55     Mining companies that utilize northern roads should be helping pay for their upkeep, according to Saskatchewan’s new highways minister.   Eldon Lautermilch says it only...

Funding Announced For Aboriginal Entrepreneurs

Funding Announced For Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 14:50     Aboriginal entrepreneurs are being encouraged to put their thinking caps on.   The province is looking for ideas on how to stimulate growing sectors of the economy with the help of...