PA Pulp Mill has New Owner, Set to Re-Open

by | Aug 16, 2011

PA Pulp Mill has New Owner, Set to Re-Open Monday, March 07, 2011 at 14:24     It appears the Prince Albert Pulp Mill will be re-opened.   It was announced earlier today that Paper Excellence is purchasing the facility from owner-company Domtar.   Paper Excellence is...

MP Disappointed No Unanimous Support for Bill

by | Aug 16, 2011

MP Disappointed No Unanimous Support for Bill Monday, March 07, 2011 at 14:12     A conservative Member of Parliament says he’s disappointed a bill that would reveal the salaries of First Nations chiefs didn’t pass unanimously.   Prince Albert’s...

New Chief at Pasqua

by | Aug 16, 2011

New Chief at Pasqua Monday, March 07, 2011 at 14:09     Pasqua First Nation elected a new chief on Friday.   Todd Peigan won with 318 votes over incumbent Chief Elaine Chicoose who received 180.   Margaret Scales received 63.   Of the eight councillor positions, four...

New Metis Economic Development Sector, Directory

by | Aug 16, 2011

New Metis Economic Development Sector, Directory Monday, March 07, 2011 at 13:58     Metis entrepreneurs and businesses now have a one-stop shop for information on how to be successful in their business ventures.   Today the Clarence Campeau Development Fund announced...

Cameco Looking For Feedback on Tailings Expansion

by | Aug 16, 2011

Cameco Looking For Feedback on Tailings Expansion Monday, March 07, 2011 at 13:51     Uranium giant Cameco Corporation is hoping to expand the storage capacity of a tailings management facility at its Key Lake mine and has begun public consultations as part of its...

Northern Woman Collects for Third World

by | Aug 16, 2011

Northern Woman Collects for Third World Monday, March 07, 2011 at 13:49     A northern woman says it was the paralyzing effects of a stroke that caused her to begin collecting pennies for people in the Third World.   Almira Bekkatla of St. George’s hill...