by bryanorthner | Aug 1, 2010
Permanent layoffs in forestry sector: Weyerhaeuser Monday, November 17, 2003 at 13:39 More bad news for forestry workers today (Friday November 14th). Weyerhaeuser has announced that thirty workers at the Big River sawmill will be laid off permanently with the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 1, 2010
Time running out for youth centre funding grants Monday, November 17, 2003 at 13:34 A federal initiative designed to see more aboriginal youth centres built province-wide is stirring up a lot of interest in Northern Saskatchewan. The project will ultimately...
by bryanorthner | Aug 1, 2010
Diamond exploration continues near James Smith Monday, November 17, 2003 at 13:32 Kensington Resources has announced it will engage in extra drilling procedures near the James Smith First Nation. For the past year the company has been drilling test holes in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 1, 2010
Pelican Lake dispute far from over Monday, November 17, 2003 at 13:29 A dispute between some disgruntled band-members of the Pelican Lake First Nation and its chief and counsel shows no sign of letting up soon. For several months now the two sides have been at...
by bryanorthner | Aug 1, 2010
MLTC’s Gladue wins narrow first ballot victory Monday, November 17, 2003 at 13:27 Flying Dust’s O’Neill Gladue has narrowly won another term as the Meadow Lake Tribal Council’s Cree vice chief. Gladue edged his only competitor Brian...
by bryanorthner | Aug 1, 2010
Residential school survivor remains unsatisfied Monday, November 17, 2003 at 13:20 The latest attempt by Ottawa to correct past injustices at residential schools falls far short according to a former resident in Prince Albert. Emil (A-mill) Highway attended Guy...
by bryanorthner | Aug 1, 2010
NDP’s Northern Candidates Reflect on Victory Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 15:47 The first Aboriginal woman to be elected to the provincial legislature thinks the credibility factor played a role in the NDP’s sweep of the northern ridings. Joan...
by bryanorthner | Aug 1, 2010
No Regrets for Chief that Backed SaskParty Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 15:45 The chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band says he’s not disappointed the NDP won yesterday’s election. Chief Harry Cook made headlines during the election campaign when...
by bryanorthner | Aug 1, 2010
FSIN Pleased with First Nations’ Impact in Vote Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 15:44 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is congratulating the NDP on its election victory yesterday. FSIN vice chief Morley Watson admits many First Nations leaders...
by bryanorthner | Aug 1, 2010
NDP Wins Election, Northern Ridings Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 22:54 The NDP has been re-elected to power in Saskatchewan, winning 30 of the 58 ridings in the provincial election, including both constituencies in Northern Saskatchewan. Incumbent Athabasca...
