Mining Group Laments Budget Cut Of ASEP

by | Apr 2, 2012

A mining industry watchdog says it’s disappointed a federal program is getting the axe. The Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership program had a lot of value, according to MiningWatch Canada. Spokesman Ramsey Hart says the program helped Aboriginal workers...

First Nation Remains Under Boil Water Order

by | Mar 30, 2012

Residents living outside Prince Albert don’t have to boil their water any longer, but the same can’t be said for residents of the Muskoday First Nation. This morning, the city of Prince Albert announced that the emergency boil water order for users of the rural water...

Northern Municipal Group Pushes For Second Bridge

by | Mar 30, 2012

New North is lending its voice to a campaign designed to get a second bridge built in Prince Albert. New North chair Bruce Fidler says in a release that a second bridge could offer a safe alternate route to the north and his organization considers it a top priority....

Budget Draws Mixed Reaction

by | Mar 30, 2012

Northern Saskatchewan MP Rob Clarke says the federal government is doing what it can to support aboriginal education. He points to increases of $175 million towards First Nations schools and another $100 million towards First Nations literacy — both contained in...

Boys Charged With Arson After Fire At Montreal Lake Band Office

by | Mar 29, 2012

Two boys, aged 12 and 15 years, have been charged in connection with a fire last fall at the Montreal Lake Cree Nation. The blaze in the band administration building caused an estimated $450,000 damage. RCMP Cpl. Rob King says the fire was noticed the morning of...