by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011
Most Homes Rec’d Census: Stats Can Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 15:35 Officials with Statistics Canada say the latest national census is underway and most people should have received a form by now. Stats Can Western Canada Communications Manager, Sherry...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011
Wild Rice Harvesters Buying Insurance Decreasing Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 15:32 It seems wild rice insurance is getting slightly less popular each year. Just 70 producers signed up for coverage in 2011. That’s 8 fewer harvesters than 2010, and 20 fewer...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011
Mushroom Harvesters In Tough Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 15:28 It could be a tough year for mushroom growers in Northern Saskatchewan. A cold spring has delayed this year’s growing season. What’s more, large fires in B.C. last summer have made ideal...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011
Trial Set for Man Accused of Defrauding PBCN Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 15:08 A man accused of defrauding a northern band will head to trial this summer. George Kevin Sewap was charged earlier this year with theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000. The charges...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011
RCMP Confirm Timber Bay Fire Claimed Two Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 14:53 RCMP fire scene examiners have confirmed what many people suspected — last week’s house fire in Timber Bay claimed two lives. The remains of two people who had been unaccounted...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011
INAC Urges Collection of Annuity Payment Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 14:51 The Department of Indian Affairs is encouraging Status Indians to collect their treaty annuity payment this year. Many people don’t collect their $5 yearly payment, and INAC officials...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011
Cold Lake First Nations Protest Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 14:42 A protest is underway today at a campground on the west side of Cold Lake. Around 30 members of the Cold Lake First Nations have set up their own campsite in defiance of a planned expansion to the...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011
PBCN Chief Candidate’s Appeal Turned Down Monday, May 09, 2011 at 14:04 A candidate in last month’s Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation elections says his appeal has been turned down. Former chief Harold Linklater says he was told by a committee member last...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011
Some First Nations Trying to Re-open NRTA Monday, May 09, 2011 at 14:04 A movement is afoot to re-open the Natural Resource Transfer Agreement of 1930. The approach is being taken by the Prince Albert Grand Council, Treaty 8 First Nations in Alberta, and a...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011
Teen Escapee Arrested Monday, May 09, 2011 at 14:03 A 17 year-old boy from the north has been picked up after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Last week police in Regina took the unusual step of releasing the boy’s name, even though he was under age. ...
