by MBC News | Sep 26, 2014 | Current News
The Athabasca Health Authority has terminated its contract with a number of paramedics, claiming they were sleeping on the job. Six paramedics, an RN and an LPN are affected. They got their termination notice on Wednesday. In the letter of termination to the...
by MBC News | Sep 26, 2014 | Current News
An advisory council of the Fond du Lac First Nation has served notice to the band’s chief that he has been removed from office. In a letter delivered to Chief Earl Lidguerre earlier this week, the band’s Executive Advisory Council says it has stripped him...
by MBC News | Sep 26, 2014 | Current News
The Third Annual Saskatchewan First Nations Economic Development Network Forum wrapped up Friday afternoon. The two-day forum took place at the Dakota Dunes Casino, just outside Saskatoon. Affinity Credit Union First Nations Business Development Manager Chris Sicotte...
by MBC News | Sep 25, 2014 | Current News
The Saskatchewan Coalition Against Racism is calling for an investigation into what it calls the use of excessive force by police. It involves the arrest of 26-year-old Dwayne Lavallee who was tasered, pepper sprayed and bitten by a police dog after a traffic stop...
by MBC News | Sep 25, 2014 | Current News
The RCMP is continuing their investigation into racist comments posted on Facebook last week. An RCMP officer allegedly posted a comment referring to a Sucker River First Nation incident as “all drunk animals shooting at each other.” RCMP superintendent Grant St....
by MBC News | Sep 25, 2014 | Current News
The Saskatchewan Children’s Hospital had its groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning. Construction on the main building is set to begin in early 2015 with completion scheduled for 2017. The 176-bed facility will be located next to Royal University Hospital in...
by MBC News | Sep 25, 2014 | Current News
The Saskatchewan First Nations Economic Development Network 3rd Annual Forum kicked off Thursday morning just outside of Saskatoon. The two-day forum attracts about 150 First Nations stakeholders, businesses and economic development organizations from all over the...
by MBC News | Sep 25, 2014 | Current News
The Prince Albert YWCA has been given an award of merit for its outstanding work in the community. The award was given to the shelter on Monday night by the City of Prince Albert. Shelter manager Edna Bruce says the organization is pleased to be appreciated for all...
by MBC News | Sep 24, 2014 | Current News
The head of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he is extremely disappointed with Canada’s remarks at the 2014 World Conference on Indigenous Peoples. The United Nations General Assembly adopted an outcome document to monitor the progress on...
by MBC News | Sep 24, 2014 | Current News
The chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is not backing down in her demands for an apology and tough disciplinary action against an RCMP member who allegedly made a racist posting on Facebook. Chief Tammy Cook-Searson had a chance to discuss the matter with the north...
