by MBC News | Feb 16, 2018
Two La Ronge area authors have been shortlisted for a provincial book award. The shortlist for the 25th annual Saskatchewan Book Awards was announced on Friday. The awards celebrates excellence in books from a wide range of genres and diverse cultural heritages....
by MBC News | Feb 16, 2018
A rally being held in Regina tonight is marking one week since the end of Gerald Stanley’s trial. It’s been seven days since Gerald Stanley was acquitted of charges related to the killing of Colten Boushie, and one group is marking the one-week anniversary...
by MBC News | Feb 16, 2018
People are encouraged to gather tomorrow at 1 pm at the Pelican Narrows school for a rally and walk honouring Colten Boushie. Colten Boushie’sdeath in August of 2016 resulted in the murder trial of Gerald Stanley. Following the acquittal of Stanley and the...
by MBC News | Feb 16, 2018
Five Aboriginal individuals will be pitching their business ideas for a prize of $10,000 in startup cash, this Saturday as part of the Aboriginal Youth Idea Challenge. The challenge is an annual event hosted by the Enactus club at the U of S. Pitches will be a part of...
by MBC News | Feb 15, 2018
The RCMP say they are investigating comments made by an alleged RCMP officer who reportedly said Colten Boushie deserved to die. A report by APTN says an RCMP officer on the prairies posted the message on a private Facebook Group saying Boushie “got what he deserved.”...
by MBC News | Feb 15, 2018
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says he welcomes Prime Minister Trudeau’s comments on overhauling the way the federal government relates to Indigenous Peoples. The Prime Minister announced his government is committed to changing the way...
by MBC News | Feb 15, 2018
Fishing will be free in Saskatchewan on Family Day long weekend The province’s annual winter free fishing weekend will coincide with Family Day long weekend this year, running from February 17th to 19th. Fishing in the province typically requires you to own a...
by MBC News | Feb 15, 2018
The National Film Board has partnered with APTN to strengthen the role of Indigenous people in the film and television industry. On Thursday morning the two organization signed a memorandum of understanding that will aim to bring the expertise of both organizations...
by MBC News | Feb 14, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his government’s plan to change the way Canada relates to Indigenous people. Trudeau told the House of Commons Wednesday afternoon that the Liberals will come up with a new legal framework to ensure stronger Indigenous...
by MBC News | Feb 14, 2018
The La Ronge man charged in the death of 58-year-old Henry Natomagan appeared in court via video Wednesday morning. Nikko Ross, 29, is charged with manslaughter in connection to the death. Ross was expected to enter a plea this morning, however, the matter was...
