Archive - Jul 8, 2005

NorthernTel representative discusses networking needs with K-Net team

Gaetan Lacoursiere, Business Solution General Manager with NorthernTel traveled to Sioux Lookout to meet with K-Net team members to discuss possible connectivity solutions in their region.

Interest in exploring connectivity possibilities probably has something to do with the Angus TeleManagement Group's Telecom Update #484, June 3, 2005 announcement in their newsletter ...

IS BELL EXITING RURAL PHONE BUSINESS? There's no official comment from Bell Canada, but published reports say the telco is hoping to raise $3 billion by selling 850,000 local telephone lines in rural Ontario and Quebec. Rumoured buyers include Bell Nordiq (a Bell subsidiary) and independent telco Amtelecom.

Eabametoong FN gathering to celebrate 100th year treaty signing

Eabametoong First Nation will be celebrating the hundreth year of our treaty. The celebrations will begin on the 18th of July and will end on the 23rd.

There will be a lot of things happening including:

  • a concert by Trooper that is, CCR a tribute band,
  • Treaty days, and
  • all sorts of activities for the youth and all ages.

So on behalf of Eabametoong we are inviting everyone all over the north to join us for these events. We are hoping that most of you can make it over to our community for this gathering. Lets make this a great celebration.

thanks,

Doris Slipperjack
Eabametoong First Nation