by MBC News | Sep 24, 2014
The wild rice harvest continues across northern Saskatchewan and should be wrapping up in the next two weeks. The crop had a slow start with the late spring. Since then, strong winds and rainfall have also had a negative impact on the plants. La Ronge consultant Bill...
by MBC News | Sep 23, 2014
A Regina lawyer is considering options after the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal dismissed an application to overturn the dangerous offender designation of Andy Peekeekoot. Bob Hrycan says he is dismayed by the decision and may ask the Supreme Court of Canada to hear the...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2014
Saskatoon police are advising the public of a dangerous synthetic drug being sold in the city as Oxycontin 80. Investigators believe the recent overdose deaths of two men in their 20’s were caused by the pills. The two men died one day apart, but were known to...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2014
A judge has decided to re-open the Douglas Hales murder trial. The defence in the case had argued for a mistrial after a recent Supreme Court ruling called into question what evidence can be used from a Mr. Big sting operation. A Mr. Big operation was relied upon by...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2014
SaskPower has been recognized for its work with the Aboriginal community. It has been awarded Silver Status by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Silver status was awarded to only three other companies in Canada last year. The designation is based on four...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2014
Two advisors have wrapped up province-wide meetings and handed over their findings to the education sector and the Government of Saskatchewan. Former Saskatchewan RCMP Chief Superintendent Russ Mirasty and Patricia Prowse of Saskatoon took part in 120 forums involving...
by MBC News | Sep 19, 2014
The chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is outraged over a Facebook posting attributed to a Saskatchewan RCMP member. The posting was a response to an incident that recently took place on the Sucker River reserve where shots were fired. The post read: “Drunk...
by MBC News | Sep 19, 2014
There is a partial win in an attempt to certify a class action lawsuit on behalf of First Nations students who attended the Timber Bay Children’s Home near Montreal Lake. Attempts to launch the action were thrown out by a lower court judge, but the Saskatchewan...
by MBC News | Sep 19, 2014
A name familiar to MBC listeners is taking a stab at provincial politics. Former Michif announcer Vince Natomagan has announced his intention to seek the Saskatchewan Party nomination in the northern riding of Athabasca. The 44-year-old has spent the last several...
by MBC News | Sep 19, 2014
The judge’s decision on the Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation claim against the government may take as long as six months. A Specific Claim Tribunal hearing took place in Wanuskewin this week over the suspension of treaty annuities by the government...
