by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Man Who Escaped Halfway House Arrested Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 15:36 Officers from three RCMP detachments were involved in the arrest of an escaped prisoner on Tuesday. Police say around 7pm, 41-year-old Michael Brian Bearboy was taken into custody at Makwa...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
New MLTC Vice-Chief Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 15:35 A new Vice-Chief has been elected for the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. The by-election was held today to fill the vacancy left when former Vice-Chief Eric Sylvestre was elected to the position of Tribal...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
More Calls for Consultations on Water Bill Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 15:34 An FSIN Vice-Chief is calling for First Nations consultation regarding the regulations of the drinking water on First Nations. Chief Lyle Whitefish testified at a senate committee...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Aboriginal Majority On its Way: Expert Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 15:30 An expert in Aboriginal social policy and economic forecasting says there is irrefutable evidence there will soon be an Aboriginal majority in Saskatchewan. Eric Howe presented earlier...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Teacher, Arts Advocate Recognized Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 15:28 The Prince Albert Grand Council of Women is inducting an Aboriginal teacher and arts advocate into their Hall of Fame. Sheryl Kimbley is being recognized for her work in the arts community,...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Two Men Going to Trial in Shooting Death Tuesday, March 08, 2011 at 14:25 A trial has been ordered in the case of two men accused of shooting a man to death in La Loche last year. Richie Keanan Herman and Curtis Randall Ecklund are charged with second-degree...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Few Thousand Applying for FNs Citizenship Tuesday, March 08, 2011 at 14:23 Indian Affairs says a few thousand people have recently applied to become First Nations citizens. The applications come as a result of Bill C-3. On January 31st, Ottawa amended the...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Community Strategy Working in PA Tuesday, March 08, 2011 at 14:20 A new approach to social issues is apparently paying off in Prince Albert. Police chief Dale McFee says it’s been roughly two months since they began using a community strategy perfected in...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Nominations Open for Literacy Awards Tuesday, March 08, 2011 at 14:18 The Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network is taking nominations for its awards gala in May. New to the categories this year is an award for youth. Carol Vandale, Executive Director of...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011
Relay For Life Coming to La Ronge Tuesday, March 08, 2011 at 14:14 Plans are underway for the first ever Relay For Life in La Ronge. The annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society will be held May 13th at the Mel Heglund Uniplex. Cancer Society Prince...
