Pelican Narrows Woman Facing Murder Charge

Pelican Narrows Woman Facing Murder Charge Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 15:27     A 27-year-old woman from Pelican Narrows is in police custody after being accused of killing her common-law partner.   Geraldine Bloomfield faces a charge of second degree murder in...

Decision day for Churchill River MP

Decision day for Churchill River MP Monday, April 19, 2004 at 16:41     Churchill River MP Rick Laliberte is expected to announce his political intentions by 5:00 p.m. today.   At last word, Laliberte had yet to file nomination papers with the Liberals’...

Employees at P.A. pulp mill reach tentative deal

Employees at P.A. pulp mill reach tentative deal Monday, April 19, 2004 at 16:36     It looks as though a strike at Weyerhaeuser¹s pulp and paper mill in Prince Albert might be avoided after all. It was earlier this month that unionized workers at the mill voted...

Mining giants begin series of northern forums

Mining giants begin series of northern forums Monday, April 19, 2004 at 16:34     Cameco and AREVA subsidiary, Cogema are holding their Uranium mining public consultations both this week and next in Northern Saskatchewan.   AREVA spokesman Al Richards says they...

La Ronge lottery win appears to be a hoax

La Ronge lottery win appears to be a hoax Monday, April 19, 2004 at 16:31     A weekend rumor in La Ronge of a new millionaire has proven to be an apparent hoax.   Reports had surfaced that a 21-year-old La Ronge resident was the winner of a past Super 7 lotto jackpot...

New North Demands Government End SIAST Strike

New North Demands Government End SIAST Strike Friday, April 16, 2004 at 13:54     Several northern mayors are voicing their dismay over the ongoing instructors strike at SIAST.   A full-scale walkout is into its 4th day, and the head of the technical college...