Canoe Lake Holds Election Act Referendum

Canoe Lake Holds Election Act Referendum Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 13:27     The Canoe Lake First Nation is holding a referendum today on whether to adopt their own custom election code.   Voting is underway at the Canoe Lake band hall at Canoe Narrows, and is...

Trappers’ Revenue Way Down

Trappers’ Revenue Way Down Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:49     Saskatchewan trappers fetched significantly lower prices for their pelts last season, according to data supplied by Saskatchewan Environment.   The roughly $1.2-million in total returns is the...

Saving Wapawekka Lumber Wasn’t Feasible: Boyd

Saving Wapawekka Lumber Wasn’t Feasible: Boyd Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:40     Saskatchewan’s NDP Opposition is coming out swinging against the Brad Wall government over the recent sell-off of machinery from the Wapawekka Lumber mill.   It was...

No Conflict Between Roles: McKnight

No Conflict Between Roles: McKnight Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:25     The province’s treaty commissioner says he doesn’t see a conflict of interest with his recent appointment to a northern mining company board.   Bill McKnight was named this week...

Team Drilling Wins ABEX New Venture Award

Team Drilling Wins ABEX New Venture Award Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:19     For a northern-owned diamond drilling business, receiving a top business achievement award will make it a lot easier to recruit clients.   Geoff Gay is the CEO of Athabasca Basin...

La Ronge Gears Up For Torch’s Arrival

La Ronge Gears Up For Torch’s Arrival Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:12     After extensive planning and preparation, the La Ronge Torch Committee is ready to greet the Olympic flame — almost.   Committee chair Tammy Fiske says there are still some...