Pelican Narrows band members vote in by-election

Pelican Narrows band members vote in by-election Monday, November 17, 2003 at 13:44     Members of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation residing in Pelican Narrows head to the polls today in a by-election.   8 people have been nominated for the position on band council....

Band members vote for a new election

Band members vote for a new election Monday, November 17, 2003 at 13:41     Residents of the Black Lake First Nation voted in favor of ordering a new band election at a special assembly held last week.   The assembly was called to render a final decision in an appeal...

Permanent layoffs in forestry sector: Weyerhaeuser

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...

Time running out for youth centre funding grants

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...

Diamond exploration continues near James Smith

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...

Pelican Lake dispute far from over

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...