High-Profile Former MP Joins Cameco Board

High-Profile Former MP Joins Cameco Board Thursday, December 07, 2006 at 15:48     The world’s largest uranium producer has convinced a former deputy prime minister to sit on its board of directors.   Saskatoon-based Cameco Corporation says Anne McLellan’s...

Indian Claims Commission Visits Sturgeon Lake

Indian Claims Commission Visits Sturgeon Lake Thursday, December 07, 2006 at 15:46     An official with the Sturgeon Lake First Nation says he feels confident the band will be able to recover land taken from it decades ago by the federal government.   Earl Ermine was...

Public Review of Midwest Project Underway

Public Review of Midwest Project Underway Thursday, December 07, 2006 at 15:44     The government is getting out its microscope to inspect a proposal from a mining company that wants to expand a northern operation.   Recently, Areva notified both the province and...

Northern Youth Well-Represented On Advisory Body

Northern Youth Well-Represented On Advisory Body Thursday, December 07, 2006 at 15:41     Six northern youth representatives have been appointed to the Provincial Youth Advisory Committee.   Minister responsible Glenn Hagel says the committee, comprised of 25...

Prentice Jeered By Native Protesters In Ottawa

Prentice Jeered By Native Protesters In Ottawa Wednesday, December 06, 2006 at 15:07     A high-ranking official with the Assembly of First Nations says he expects to see more protests against the Conservative government like the one held yesterday on Parliament Hill....

Buffalo River Band Suing Province, Ottawa

Buffalo River Band Suing Province, Ottawa Wednesday, December 06, 2006 at 15:01     A councillor with the Buffalo River Dene Nation says a lawsuit has been filed against the provincial and federal governments for failing to consult the band over land use.   Wesley...