Mining Official Backs Northern OT Exemption

Mining Official Backs Northern OT Exemption Friday, September 22, 2006 at 16:42     An official with the mining industry says he doesn’t think scrapping the Northern Overtime Exemption would result in more jobs at northern mines.   Phil Reeves says costs would...

First Nations Leader Running For FSIN Vice-Chief

First Nations Leader Running For FSIN Vice-Chief Friday, September 22, 2006 at 16:41     A prominent band member from the Keeseekoose First Nation has tossed his hat into the ring for the upcoming Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations election.   Ted Quewezance is...

Second Convict Escapes From Riverbend This Week

Second Convict Escapes From Riverbend This Week Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 15:25     The Riverbend Institution in Prince Albert has a lot of explaining to do after announcing the escape of another inmate in less than one week.   On Tuesday, it was reported that...

Ile-a-la-Crosse Mayor Under Public Scrutiny

Ile-a-la-Crosse Mayor Under Public Scrutiny Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 15:24     The longtime mayor of Ile-a-la-Crosse has been under the gun recently.   Max Morin has been forced to answer questions regarding some village money that was directed to him earlier...

PA Mill Buyer Inherits Union Automatically

PA Mill Buyer Inherits Union Automatically Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 15:23     A union leader at the Prince Albert Pulp and Paper mill says no matter who buys the facility, they will automatically inherit the union.   It was a Prince Albert newspaper that...

Northern Schools Hesitant About Tracking System

Northern Schools Hesitant About Tracking System Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 15:22     An education official says he hopes more schools in the north can be persuaded to sign onto a new tracking system for students.   Saskatchewan’s Student Data System was...