Full Bachelor’s Degree Now Offered In The North

Full Bachelor’s Degree Now Offered In The North Friday, April 28, 2006 at 13:41     Northerners wanting to finish a Bachelor of Arts degree in northern Saskatchewan can now do it.   Northlands College co-ordinator Glenys Plunz says for the first time ever,...

New Rules On The Way For Mine Decommissioning

New Rules On The Way For Mine Decommissioning Friday, April 28, 2006 at 13:36     Saskatchewan’s minister of Northern Affairs says northerners have helped shape tough new guidelines for companies looking to set up uranium mines in this province.   Joan Beatty...

Many Status Indians Unaware Of Rare Tax Exemption

Many Status Indians Unaware Of Rare Tax Exemption Friday, April 28, 2006 at 13:33     An expert on tax exemptions for First Nations reserves says more Aboriginal people could be taking advantage of the opportunities that are available to them.   Consultant Robert...

Questions Linger In Case Of Burned Woman

Questions Linger In Case Of Burned Woman Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 14:19     The RCMP still can’t say for certain whether foul play was involved in an incident Monday evening in La Ronge that saw a local woman seriously burned.   The 26-year-old victim was...

MP Airs Concerns About Residential School Deal

MP Airs Concerns About Residential School Deal Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 14:16     Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament says he’s pleased the Conservative government appears ready to proceed with a residential school compensation agreement, but...

Support Grows For Aboriginal Business Association

Support Grows For Aboriginal Business Association Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 14:12     A Metis entrepreneur on the West Side says there appears to be enough interest for a new business association to become officially incorporated.   Philip Chartier helped host a...