Article: Native Alaskan Oil Contractors' Fortunes Vary.

By Nancy Pounds, Alaska Journal of Commerce, Anchorage Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Oct. 15--Two Alaska Native corporations involved in the oil drilling industry face different outlooks for the upcoming winter season.

A pair of drill rig operators focus on employing Alaska Native regional corporation shareholders. But those employment numbers change with the swings in the oil industry.

Nordic Well Servicing Inc. recently scaled back operations. The company has a joint venture with Calista Corp., the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta's Alaska Native regional corporation.

Phil Snisarenko, operations manager, is doubtful about future ...

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