First Nations Health Expert Backs NDP Nursing Plan

First Nations Health Expert Backs NDP Nursing Plan Friday, September 08, 2006 at 15:22     A recent decision by a nurse’s union to not take part in the province’s new plan for retaining health care professionals isn’t a fatal blow, according to a...

Southend Water Situation Almost Over

Southend Water Situation Almost Over Friday, September 08, 2006 at 15:18     A sewage pumping station at Southend should be back up and running later today, according to an official with the Prince Albert Grand Council.   For most of this week, local residents have...

Northern Diabetes Fundraising Trek Underway

Northern Diabetes Fundraising Trek Underway Friday, September 08, 2006 at 15:16     The 2006 Northern Diabetes Relay kicked off today.   The event is taking place in over a dozen northern towns and villages in an effort to raise money for exercise projects at the...

Loke Quits As New North CEO

Loke Quits As New North CEO Friday, September 08, 2006 at 15:13     New North is now on the hunt for a new Chief Executive Officer now that the current CEO decided to step down.   Al Loke says after six years with the northern municipal lobby group, a new opportunity...

Improvements At Meadow Lake Airport Complete

Improvements At Meadow Lake Airport Complete Friday, September 08, 2006 at 15:07     A $2.5-million upgrade at the Meadow Lake Airport is expected to enhance the province’s capacity to fight forest fires.   Resurfacing on the runways, aprons and taxiways was...

Bolstad Case Adjourned To New Year

Bolstad Case Adjourned To New Year Thursday, September 07, 2006 at 15:14     A man accused of sexually assaulting a young boy in northern Saskatchewan will be the subject of a preliminary hearing next year in Loon Lake.   51-year-old Henry Douglas Bolstad appeared in...