by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
MB Financial Group Trying New Loan Program Friday, March 11, 2011 at 14:31 A financial group in Winnipeg is trying a new way of loaning money to First Nations workers. The Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation is offering employee benefit loans nationwide. ...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Aboriginal Employment Dismal: Economics Expert Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 15:56 An expert in economics and Aboriginal social policy says years of progress concerning the Aboriginal labour market were erased in a single year because of the recession. Eric Howe...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Processed Foods Included in Federal Food Subsidy Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 15:26 Ottawa is making adjustments to a federal food-subsidy for isolated communities. Nutrition North effectively replaced the old food mail program when it came into being last year....
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Oilsands Quest Faces More Problems Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 15:24 Just days after a lawsuit was filed against the company, it revealed in its quarterly report that it needs to find more money. The situation is serious enough that the company is warning it may...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Bill Should Help Those At Grassroots: AFN Chief Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 15:23 The Assembly of First Nations Chief says the focus of bill S-11 should be the desperate need for safe drinking water on First Nations. National Chief Shawn Atleo was testifying...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Mistawasis Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 15:20 A man from the Mistawasis First Nation has pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter. Cheyenne Pechawis was one of four people accused in the killing of 35 year-old Virgil Pelletier....
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Hockey Legend Addresses Conference Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 15:19 A First Nations hockey legend says perseverance is key whether you are young or old. Ted Nolan says he overcame his fear of public speaking so he could share his story of how he made it to the...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Man Gets Jail for Assault Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 15:45 A Northern man has been sentenced to two years less a day in a provincial jail. This afternoon 28-year-old Tyler Hansen went before a judge on a conviction of aggravated assault. The incident...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
PA Man Gets 10 Years for Violent Invasions Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 15:40 A Prince Albert man has been handed a 10-year sentence for carrying out two violent home invasions where he assaulted four people. Lance Regan was given credit for three years time...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Warrant Issued for La Loche Woman Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 15:37 A warrant has been issued for an 18-year-old woman charged after a death in La Loche last summer. RCMP say Jenelle Montgrand was charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily...
