Belanger Rejects SaskParty Offer

Belanger Rejects SaskParty Offer Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 13:25     Buckley Belanger is saying “thanks, but no thanks” to an offer from the Saskatchewan Party regarding ongoing information meetings in the North.   Belanger and Environment minister David...

Lack of Jobs Brought Up at FSIN Youth Assembly

Lack of Jobs Brought Up at FSIN Youth Assembly Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 13:23     First Nations youth from the North are into a second round of talks in Prince Albert today with fellow band members from southern Saskatchewan.   This is Day 2 of the FSIN’s Youth...

Ex-Marine from Beardy’s Defends U.S. Military

Ex-Marine from Beardy’s Defends U.S. Military Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 13:18     A band member from the Beardy’s & Okemasis First Nation says he doesn’t believe recent media reports of Iraqi prisoner abuse by American soldiers accurately...

Laliberte Sounds Warning Bell Over Bill C-23

Laliberte Sounds Warning Bell Over Bill C-23 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 13:51     Churchill River MP Rick Laliberte says First Nations leaders might have cause for concern regarding a piece of legislation that could get passed as early as tomorrow.   Laliberte says...

SaskParty Raises Job Cuts Issue in Legislature

SaskParty Raises Job Cuts Issue in Legislature Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 13:47     The Saskatchewan Party has made an offer to the NDP government in order to make it easier for cabinet ministers to hold consultation meetings in the North.   Earlier this week,...

Seasonal Workers to Receive New E.I. Benefits

Seasonal Workers to Receive New E.I. Benefits Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 13:41     A Human Resources department official says northern Saskatchewan was one of the regions the government had in mind when it announced changes to E.I. benefits for seasonal workers...