Election Day In Dillon

Election Day In Dillon Monday, February 28, 2005 at 15:23     The Buffalo River Dene Nation is holding its chief and council election today.   Incumbent chief Elmer Campbell has been in office for the last 11 years and is seeking re-election.   He’s up against...

Red Earth Chief Election Draws Three Candidates

Red Earth Chief Election Draws Three Candidates Monday, February 28, 2005 at 15:19     Members of the Red Earth Cree Nation will head to the polls later this week for chief and council elections.   The election takes place this Friday with a total of five positions up...

Sawmill To Be Established Near Beauval This Summer

Sawmill To Be Established Near Beauval This Summer Friday, February 25, 2005 at 15:45     After years of delays, it appears a sawmill will finally be built near Beauval this year.   North West Communities Wood Products announced today that a small log softwood sawmill...

Math Program Offered To Native University Students

Math Program Offered To Native University Students Friday, February 25, 2005 at 13:30     The Crown Investments Corporation and the University of Saskatchewan are setting up a program to help improve the math and science skills of Aboriginal students.   The Math and...

Athabasca Leaders Press Calvert For Roads

Athabasca Leaders Press Calvert For Roads Friday, February 25, 2005 at 13:29     The premier is considering a request from Athabasca leaders to fund half the cost of a proposed all-weather road network in the Far North.   The entire project is expected to cost as much...

Encouraging News For Northern Trappers

Encouraging News For Northern Trappers Friday, February 25, 2005 at 13:24     A fur marketer in North Bay, Ontario says the appeal of marten and muskrat pelts to international buyers is starting to rise.   Fur Harvesters Auction held its February sale this past week,...