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Lumber prices might be low right now, but they don't seem to be having a major impact on the number of investments being made in the forestry sector in Saskatchewan.
"Overall, over the last couple or three years, we've had probably a lot more investment in the Saskatchewan forest sector than in a lot of other parts of Canada," said Val Nicholson, who handles…
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Lumber prices might be low right now, but they don't seem to be having a major impact on the number of investments being made in the forestry sector in Saskatchewan.
"Overall, over the last couple or three years, we've had probably a lot more investment in the Saskatchewan forest sector than in a lot of other parts of Canada," said Val Nicholson, who handles…
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With the mandate of the First Nations Forestry Program (FNFP) being extended for an extra year, the organization has begun plans for funding new initiatives across the country.
Ten new projects will be funded by the program in Saskatchewan for the coming year, with a total of $363,000 allocated to the new forestry initiatives, said Mike Newman with Canadian Forest Service…
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With the mandate of the First Nations Forestry Program (FNFP) being extended for an extra year, the organization has begun plans for funding new initiatives across the country.
Ten new projects will be funded by the program in Saskatchewan for the coming year, with a total of $363,000 allocated to the new forestry initiatives, said Mike Newman with Canadian Forest Service…
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"Canada's Forests, A Breath of Fresh Air" is the theme of this year's National Forest Week, celebrated across Canada May 6 to 12.
The theme has two interpretations - one referring to the role trees play in cleaning the air, the other to innovations in forest management, protection and renewal.
National Forest Week is an annual event sponsored by the Canadian…
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"Canada's Forests, A Breath of Fresh Air" is the theme of this year's National Forest Week, celebrated across Canada May 6 to 12.
The theme has two interpretations - one referring to the role trees play in cleaning the air, the other to innovations in forest management, protection and renewal.
National Forest Week is an annual event sponsored by the Canadian…
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Athletes representing Meadow Lake Tribal Council did it again, taking home the overall title at the Saskatchewan First Nation Winter Games for the fourth straight year.
The team racked up 449 points at this year's games, held April 15 to 19 in Prince Albert.
Coming in second was the host team, the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), with 333 points, while third…
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Athletes representing Meadow Lake Tribal Council did it again, taking home the overall title at the Saskatchewan First Nation Winter Games for the fourth straight year.
The team racked up 449 points at this year's games, held April 15 to 19 in Prince Albert.
Coming in second was the host team, the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), with 333 points, while third…
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People interested in Aboriginal issues will have two good reasons to visit Saskatoon in late May and early June, as the city plays host to two separate conferences focusing on Aboriginal issues.
The Indigenous People's program in the extension division of the University of Saskatchewan will be hosting the Honouring Indigenous Knowledge conference from May 28 to 30.
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People interested in Aboriginal issues will have two good reasons to visit Saskatoon in late May and early June, as the city plays host to two separate conferences focusing on Aboriginal issues.
The Indigenous People's program in the extension division of the University of Saskatchewan will be hosting the Honouring Indigenous Knowledge conference from May 28 to 30.
…
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Financial problems have done something that a lot of Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League teams couldn't do this season. They defeated the Lebret Eagles.
The Star Blanket Cree Nation, the owner of the eight-year-old Junior A club, has applied to the SJHL for a one year's leave of absence for the Eagles. In all but name the move means the end of the club.
The club's…
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If you are Aboriginal and have earned a Bachelor degree within the last five years, the Saskatchewan Public Service Commission is looking for you.
The provincial Public Service Commission has launched a new program designed to increase the number of young Aboriginal people joining the provincial public service. The Aboriginal Public Service Internship program will provide…
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If you are Aboriginal and have earned a Bachelor degree within the last five years, the Saskatchewan Public Service Commission is looking for you.
The provincial Public Service Commission has launched a new program designed to increase the number of young Aboriginal people joining the provincial public service. The Aboriginal Public Service Internship program will provide…
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Information about programs and services for Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan is now just the click of a mouse away.
A new Aboriginal Services Kiosk Web site at http://www.ASKsask.sk.ca provides links and information in a number of categories - business, culture, education, employment and training,…
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Information about programs and services for Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan is now just the click of a mouse away.
A new Aboriginal Services Kiosk Web site at http://www.ASKsask.sk.ca provides links and information in a number of categories - business, culture, education, employment and training,…