Saulteaux Gets Cash To Continue Work On Rec Centre

Saulteaux Gets Cash To Continue Work On Rec Centre Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 12:03     The next phase of construction on a recreation centre on the Saulteaux First Nation can now begin, thanks to the federal government.   Today, the band received $115,000 in...

McClean Lake Mill Shutting Down

McClean Lake Mill Shutting Down Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 14:56     AREVA Resources has announced plans to temporarily shut down its uranium processing operations at McClean Lake.   Company spokesman Alun Richards says approximately 120 workers at the site will...

Embattled Mill Community To Form Taskforce

Embattled Mill Community To Form Taskforce Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 14:56     The Big River Forestry Taskforce has decided to form a non-profit organization to get its mill running.   The organization will apply for $150,000 from the province, which will be...

Northern MP Opposes Changes To Crime Legislation

Northern MP Opposes Changes To Crime Legislation Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 14:54     Some changes to the federal government’s “get tough on crime” legislation are being criticized.   Conservative MP Rob Clarke says he’s disappointed the...

Sawmill Buyer Considering Lawsuit

Sawmill Buyer Considering Lawsuit Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 13:51     The president of a company buying the Big River sawmill says the firm is considering suing the province.   Rick Doman says EACOM can’t understand why it didn’t receive any timber in...

Man Killed In Head-on Crash Near Creighton

Man Killed In Head-on Crash Near Creighton Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 13:47     One man is dead after a head-on collision near Creighton.   The accident happened Sunday around 2 p.m.   A blue truck apparently crossed the centre line and hit a brown sport utility...