by MBC News | Jul 26, 2017
La Ronge Ice Wolves with fans on Feb. 25, 2017 With La Ronge considering restricting minors from alcohol-involved events, the Ice Wolves board is defending its record on responsible liquor sales and saying such a restriction would prove “fatal” for the...
by MBC News | Jul 26, 2017
Photo courtesy of Manfred Joehnck A small graveyard containing the remains of about 35 residential school children was officially designated a provincial heritage property today. The cemetery, which is located on the western outskirts of Regina, brought together First...
by MBC News | Jul 26, 2017
File photo UPDATE: Saskatoon police say they arrested Gavin Montgrand on Aug. 31 and he made his first court appearance that day. His next court appearance will be Sept. 5. Turnor Lake RCMP are on the lookout for a 19-year-old man who escaped from custody yesterday...
by MBC News | Jul 25, 2017
Attendees of the Tuesday meeting at Prince Albert’s Indian Metis Friendship Centre. Photo courtesy Police Chief Troy Cooper. Indigenous women in and around Prince Albert are being asked for their perspectives on policing. The inaugural “Indigenous Women’s...
by MBC News | Jul 25, 2017
Photo courtesy of Facebook A storm system that dropped 112 millimeters of rain in the Buffalo Narrows region has people in the village of Buffalo Narrows doing some cleanup today. Village Administrator, Thereas Chartier, says crews are still pumping water from some...
by MBC News | Jul 25, 2017
AFN Chief Perry Bellegarde. Screenshot from AFN General Assembly stream. It was a speech about progress and disappointments. Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde says much has been done to improve relations and funding for First Nations, but he says racism...
by MBC News | Jul 25, 2017
Ethan Bear speaks after Tuesday’s starblanket presentation. Photo by Manfred Joehnck. A proud family and proud First Nation stood before the Assembly of First Nations assembly on Tuesday to honour Ochapawace hockey player Ethan Bear. Bear played with the WHL’s Seattle...
by MBC News | Jul 25, 2017
Minister Carolyn Bennett. Screenshot from AFN General Assembly stream. The federal government is making a couple of changes to make it easier for First Nations to plan long-term projects and fund essential services. The announcement was made today at the AFN General...
by MBC News | Jul 25, 2017
Ryan Meili. Photo courtesy of Twitter. One of the candidates for the Saskatchewan NDP party leadership is visiting the north this week. Ryan Meili plans to do some canoeing and camping in the Missinipe and Stanley Mission area. He also says he is looking forward to...
by MBC News | Jul 25, 2017
Photo courtesy of the City of Saskatoon The City of Saskatoon is asking for public input for naming the new North Commuter Parkway Bridge under construction in the city’s north end, and they are looking for a name that will reflect the First Nations and Metis...
