Researchers Study Parasites in the North

Researchers Study Parasites in the North Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 15:25     Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan are working to find out if parasites are becoming a health issue in northern communities.   The project started in 2008 when a young...

“Don’t Be That Guy” Poster Campaign

“Don’t Be That Guy” Poster Campaign Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 15:24     The Saskatoon Police Service and its partners are embarking on a poster campaign that addresses the offenders, rather than the victims, of sexual assault.   This morning...

RCMP Search for Missing Woman Near Dakota Dunes

RCMP Search for Missing Woman Near Dakota Dunes Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 14:49     A search is underway for a 58-year-old diabetic woman who went missing from her vehicle near Dakota Dunes yesterday.   According to the RCMP, Erlisita Hernandez was last seen...

Robbery, Sexual Assault Land Jail Time

Robbery, Sexual Assault Land Jail Time Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 14:48     A robbery and a sexual assault have resulted in a three-year sentence for a Thunderchild First Nation man.   Eighteen-year-old Arlen Wapass received that sentence Monday after pleading...

Stony Rapids Man Faces Assault Charge

Stony Rapids Man Faces Assault Charge Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 14:47     A 23-year-old Stony Rapids man is facing charges over the alleged assault of a woman in an alley in Prince Albert.   Police say they responded to a 9-1-1 call early Sunday morning of a...

Lieutenant Governor Visits the North

Lieutenant Governor Visits the North Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 14:46     Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant Governor is visiting northern schools this week to recognize outstanding students, and he is bringing some friends.   Live Different is a team of young people...

Board of Directors

  Angie Merasty East Side/Chairperson Pelican Narrows, SK Richard Petit West Side/Vice ChairBuffalo Narrows, SK Anne Lafleur Elder-in-Council Beauval, SK Kenrick Buck East Side/Treasurer Cumberland House, SK Roger Bird Secretary Montreal Lake, SK Mike BouvierWest Side...

The Board

Since MBC is a development of NNBAP, it is in effect owned by the people of northern Saskatchewan. The 13 – member board consists of representatives from East, West, Central and Far North sub regions, encompassing Cree, Dene, and Metis representation overall....

Recognize Treaty Rights: First Nations to Province

Recognize Treaty Rights: First Nations to Province Monday, September 26, 2011 at 17:39     The Chief of George Gordon First Nation wants to see the Saskatchewan government recognize First Nations treaty rights.   Chief Glen Pratt was speaking to reporters today...

Music Festival Raises Concerns About Environment

Music Festival Raises Concerns About Environment Monday, September 26, 2011 at 17:38     A music festival in Regina is telling people to “wake up” to the effects of tar sands and potential oil pipelines in Canada.   The Won-Ska festival has several musicians donating...