by MBC News | Apr 18, 2014
There were mixed reactions to a court ruling in Ottawa Thursday. Métis activists are pleased the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the initial decision in the Daniels case that says they should be recognized as Indians under the Canadian constitution. Métis National...
by MBC News | Apr 18, 2014
The oldest building in Saskatchewan will be around for generations to come thanks to some major restoration work financed by the federal and provincial governments. The Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Stanley Mission was built in 1860 and still stands proud 154 years...
by MBC News | Apr 17, 2014
An 18 year old man and a 16 year old girl were in La Ronge Provincial Court today facing numerous charges after police shot at a vehicle Tuesday afternoon. It started around 2:30 p.m. when Montreal Lake RCMP advised La Ronge RCMP that a vehicle traveling north on...
by MBC News | Apr 17, 2014
One person is recovering in hospital and another is facing charges after a shooting incident at the Ahtahkakoop First Nation. Tuesday night, RCMP were called to a home on the reserve and found a 41-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the “pelvic...
by MBC News | Apr 16, 2014
A thin Aboriginal boy stood quietly in Regina youth court Wednesday morning making his first court appearance after a random stabbing rampage injured four people the previous night. The incident happened at a downtown Regina shopping mall. Police say the 15-year-old...
by MBC News | Apr 16, 2014
Métis organizations at both the federal and provincial levels continue to grapple with issues of fiscal accountability. A recently released audit calls on the federal government to recover $1.35 million in ineligible expenses claimed by the Métis National Council...
by MBC News | Apr 16, 2014
RCMP are confirming there was an “incident” south of La Ronge last night involving “dangerous driving”. Reports on social media indicate a police vehicle was rammed near Napatak. The Mounties aren’t providing many details at this point,...
by MBC News | Apr 16, 2014
North Battleford RCMP are investigating a report of a possible child abduction. Mounties say it happened on Carlton Trail at about 7:30 last night. An eight-year-old boy was approached at the aquatic centre by a male who asked that the child go somewhere with him. The...
by MBC News | Apr 16, 2014
Prince Albert Police continue the investigation into the killing of a 17-year-old boy. On Monday, Clayton James Bear died after a shooting incident in the city’s East Hill area. Police say numerous witnesses have been interviewed and an address located in the...
by MBC News | Apr 16, 2014
The First Nations Elections Act has received Royal Assent and was passed into law. This legislation provides an election system that individual First Nations can choose to opt in to. It includes four-year terms of office. It will also allow groups of First Nations to...
