by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Few Thousand Applying for FNs Citizenship Tuesday, March 08, 2011 at 14:23 Indian Affairs says a few thousand people have recently applied to become First Nations citizens. The applications come as a result of Bill C-3. On January 31st, Ottawa amended the...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Community Strategy Working in PA Tuesday, March 08, 2011 at 14:20 A new approach to social issues is apparently paying off in Prince Albert. Police chief Dale McFee says it’s been roughly two months since they began using a community strategy perfected in...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Nominations Open for Literacy Awards Tuesday, March 08, 2011 at 14:18 The Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network is taking nominations for its awards gala in May. New to the categories this year is an award for youth. Carol Vandale, Executive Director of...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Relay For Life Coming to La Ronge Tuesday, March 08, 2011 at 14:14 Plans are underway for the first ever Relay For Life in La Ronge. The annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society will be held May 13th at the Mel Heglund Uniplex. Cancer Society Prince...
by MBC News | 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...
by MBC News | 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...
by MBC News | 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...
by MBC News | 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...
by MBC News | 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...
by MBC News | 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...
