PAGC Chiefs Hopes for Large Aboriginal Vote

PAGC Chiefs Hopes for Large Aboriginal Vote Friday, October 24, 2003 at 15:31     The chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council says he wants to see more Aboriginal people at polling booths this November.   Gary Merasty says First Nations people need to exercise their...

Election Day for English River First Nation

Election Day for English River First Nation Friday, October 24, 2003 at 15:26     A Northern Saskatchewan First Nation is holding its chief and council election today.   A total of 5 candidates are running for chief of the English River First Nation.   They include...

Chief’s Support of SaskParty Disappoints Belanger

Chief’s Support of SaskParty Disappoints Belanger Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 13:35     A northern band chief’s endorsement of the Saskatchewan Party yesterday in La Ronge isn’t sitting well with Athabasca NDP candidate Buckley Belanger.   Lac La...

Hermanson Promises Better Northern Infrastructure

Hermanson Promises Better Northern Infrastructure Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 13:33     Elwin Hermanson used his visit to the North yesterday to pitch the Saskatchewan Party’s plan to create jobs in the North and improve northern infrastructure.   Hermanson...

Several Northern Mayors Re-elected to New Terms

Several Northern Mayors Re-elected to New Terms Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 13:26     Most of the incumbent mayors running in the municipal elections in Northern Saskatchewan yesterday have been re-elected to another term in office.   They include Max Morin in...

Little Change to Northern School Boards

Little Change to Northern School Boards Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 13:19     Most of the incumbent board members on the Northern Lights School Division were re-elected yesterday.   Bruce Ruelling defeated 3 challengers to take the La Loche seat.   In La Ronge,...

Major Northern Municipalities Head to the Polls

Major Northern Municipalities Head to the Polls Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 13:08     Municipal elections are taking place all over the province today, and Northern Saskatchewan is no exception.   A total of 12 northern municipalities have voting taking place...

Hermanson Makes Campaign Stop in La Ronge

  Hermanson Makes Campaign Stop in La Ronge Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 13:00     Saskatchewan Party leader Elwin Hermanson is visiting Northern Saskatchewan today.   Hermanson toured a wild rice operation in La Ronge this morning, and then over the lunch hour,...

Call Made for Funding for On-reserve Firefighting

Call Made for Funding for On-reserve Firefighting Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 12:57     The fire protection officer for the Prince Albert Grand Council says the federal government must get its head out of the sand when it comes to funding fire departments on...

Virtual Metis Museum Launched on the Internet

Virtual Metis Museum Launched on the Internet Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 12:54     The Gabriel Dumont Institute and the University of Saskatchewan have teamed up to produce what’s being called the most comprehensive traditional Metis history and culture...