All-Weather Road Lobby Group Visits Ottawa

All-Weather Road Lobby Group Visits Ottawa Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 14:40     The Prince Albert Grand Council’s Athabasca vice chief says he’s encouraged by a recent meeting with Ralph Goodale’s office on the issue of building all-weather roads...

Future Uncertain for Northern Sawmills

Future Uncertain for Northern Sawmills Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 14:32     The Saskatchewan government is still working on its official response to Ottawa over the proposed softwood lumber agreement with the U.S.   However, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Len...

Indian Affairs Monitoring Band Election Dispute

Indian Affairs Monitoring Band Election Dispute Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 14:29     Indian Affairs is continuing to monitor an ugly election dispute on the Black Lake First Nation.   Over the weekend, the RCMP was asked to remove 3 people from a nomination meeting...

P.A. Health Authority Seeks Northern Input

P.A. Health Authority Seeks Northern Input Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 14:27     A new advisory panel of northern residents recently met for the first time with the Prince Albert/Parkland Health Authority.   The research director for Prince Albert/Parkland, Steve...

Course in La Ronge to Combine Cooking and Reading

Course in La Ronge to Combine Cooking and Reading Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 14:21     The New Year will see the launch of a new program in La Ronge aimed at helping young adults with their studies, while at the same time, teaching them some basic cooking skills.  ...

RCMP Intervenes in Rowdy Band Nomination Meeting

RCMP Intervenes in Rowdy Band Nomination Meeting Monday, December 15, 2003 at 13:28     The returning officer for the Black Lake First Nation has ordered a new election to take place in the community on December 29th.   The date was announced at a nomination meeting...