Athabasca Health Facility Officially Open

Athabasca Health Facility Officially Open Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 14:38       Two-hundred-and-fifty people, including several dignitaries, were on hand for the official opening of a multi-million-dollar health facility near Stony Rapids today.   The new Athabasca...

Lobby Efforts in Ft. McMurray Deemed a Success

Lobby Efforts in Ft. McMurray Deemed a Success Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 14:30       At least one northern leader is optimistic a recent visit by a Northern Saskatchewan delegation to Fort McMurray will pay off.   North West Development Council Co-chair Isadore...

Accused in Murder of Sandy Bay Man Enters Plea

Accused in Murder of Sandy Bay Man Enters Plea Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 14:23       A woman accused of killing a Sandy Bay resident in Prince Albert appeared in court yesterday.   42-year-old Elaine Bird was charged after 27-year-old Zachius Daniels died in a...

North Experiencing Bumper Mushroom Crop

North Experiencing Bumper Mushroom Crop Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 14:20       A relatively new business venture for the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is literally going wild.   Kitsaki Management’s expansion into the wild mushroom wholesaling business is off to a...

Nursing Grads Headed Back North

Nursing Grads Headed Back North Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 14:14       Thirteen licensed practical nurses will soon be working at hospitals in Prince Albert and across Northern Saskatchewan.   Dumont Technical Institute, a training facility that specializes in...

Mad Cow Scare Endangering Northern Plant

Mad Cow Scare Endangering Northern Plant Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 13:24       Layoff notices have been handed out to all employees at a La Ronge based plant owned by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.   It’s looking like Kitsaki Meats will close it’s doors for...