by MBC News | Oct 27, 2011 | Current News
A decision by Ottawa to install an artwork of stained glass in honour of the Residential Schools Legacy is being met with approval by a native group. The Assembly of First Nations says the move, announced this morning by Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan,...
by MBC News | Oct 27, 2011 | Current News
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission is holding its third National Event this week in Halifax Commissioner Marie Wilson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says they have made some changes at their National Events to allow more time for survivors who...
by MBC News | Oct 27, 2011 | Current News
A ruling handed down in a Creighton court-room this month has exonerated a northern man from a charge of impaired driving. Back on November 30th of last year a cab driver in Creighton spotted a truck driving erratically around 9:00 in the morning. The truck was...
by MBC News | Oct 27, 2011 | Current News
The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan is putting out the call for people interested in gathering information about northern cemeteries. The names and locations collected will become part of the Genealogical and Archival Centre. MNS Genealogist Tammy Vallee says the main area...
by MBC News | Oct 27, 2011 | Current News
Sask Sport is launching a new program highlighting the achievements of Aboriginal athletes in the province. The Aboriginal Champions Program has selected six individuals who are successful athletes, coaches and role models. Sask Sport officials say they hope the...
by MBC News | Oct 27, 2011 | Current News
The University of Saskatchewan and the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs are teaming up to help youth become teachers. They’ve launched the Indian Teacher Education Program in North Battleford. Spokeswoman Melanie Kahpeaysewat says this is the first time it’s ever been...
by MBC News | Oct 26, 2011 | Current News
Prince Albert police have charged a Wollaston Lake man with first degree murder as part of a homicide investigation that dates back to April. The body of 33-year-old Margaret Rose Sewap was discovered in the city in the early morning hours of April 8th....
by MBC News | Oct 26, 2011 | Current News
Prince Albert police have identified the hit-and-run suspect that allegedly delayed a provincial politician’s appearance at a local debate yesterday morning. 46-year-old Ralph Linklater of Pelican Narrows was arrested yesterday and charged with impaired driving,...
by MBC News | Oct 26, 2011 | Current News
A Sandy Bay man is facing a charge of attempted murder following a stabbing in the community this past weekend. The RCMP say a 53-year-old man was stabbed several times at around 8 p.m. Sunday. The victim was taken to the local clinic and then the Flin Flon hospital...
by MBC News | Oct 26, 2011 | Current News
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 21 months in jail for a stabbing last spring in La Loche. Jesse Montgrand was arrested after a 15-year-old girl was found injured at a home in the community on April 1st. The girl was taken to the local health clinic and then...
