by MBC News | Dec 18, 2013 | Current News
The Federal government says women and children living on First Nations now have access to the same matrimonial rights as those living off-reserve. Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt made the announcement this morning. He says Bill S-2, the Family Homes on...
by MBC News | Dec 18, 2013 | Current News
The man charged with allegedly stealing millions of dollars from the Whitecap First Nation made his third appearance in a Saskatoon courtroom today. Hugo Gallegos is charged with theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000. A Canada-wide warrant for Gallegos’ arrest had...
by MBC News | Dec 17, 2013 | Current News
Testimony has ended at the sexual assault trial of a former Regina high school teacher. 36 year-old Corey Matthews spent the entire day on the witness stand. Prosecutors ended their cross-examination late this afternoon, contending Matthews had taken advantage of his...
by MBC News | Dec 17, 2013 | Current News
The search to find the body of a missing elder from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band has entered a new phase. Despite weeks of searching volunteers still haven’t found the body of Solomon Roberts. The elder went through the ice on Otter Lake on November 12. Band...
by MBC News | Dec 16, 2013 | Current News
The main witness in the sexual assault trial of a former Regina high school teacher will be back on the witness stand Tuesday morning after a gruelling cross-examination by the defence on Monday. He told the court 36-year-old Corey Matthews, his former Scott...
by MBC News | Dec 16, 2013 | Current News
Aboriginal youth suicide is a serious issue and the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan is taking action. This morning in Saskatoon, the MN-S launched the Blue Ribbon campaign, which aims to train people in youth suicide prevention. MN-S President Robert Doucette says Métis...
by MBC News | Dec 16, 2013 | Current News
Officials with Cameco say the process of extracting ore from the Cigar Lake uranium mine has taken a big step forward. The first phase known as jet boring is now underway at a depth of 480 meters. It involves using high pressure water to remove the product, which will...
by MBC News | Dec 16, 2013 | Current News
AREVA is downplaying fears that a proposed plan to fly uranium over Athabasca territory could pose undue dangers to the environment. Recently, the Athabasca Denesuline Authority penned a letter to the Nunavut Impact Review Board saying they hadn’t been consulted...
by MBC News | Dec 16, 2013 | Current News
A new plan to build an all-weather road from the Hatchet Lake First Nation to Highway 905 is gaining some traction. Recently, a consultant with the Hatchet Lake First Nation met with Economy Minister Bill Boyd to talk over the idea. Alex Maurice says under the terms...
by MBC News | Dec 16, 2013 | Current News
The mayor of La Ronge says the provincial government will be taking action this week to help workers being laid off at northern gold operations. About 120 workers from the area are being affected as Golden Band Resources closes its northern facilities, including the...
