by MBC News | Feb 13, 2018
Those living with HIV or Hepatitis C are getting the opportunity to share their stories at an event in Saskatoon this week. The Saskatoon Tribal Council along with Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and Big River First Nation are hosting the second annual Know Your Status forum...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2018
The results are in and Muskeg Lake First Nation has elected a new chief. Kelly Wolfe defeated three other candidates to win the position. the band held their general election yesterday. Wolfe will serve a three year term as Chief. The band’s former chief Gilbert...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2018
An organization that bills itself as the voice of rural Saskatchewan is calling for consideration, patience and understanding following the acquittal of a farmer in the shooting death of a young Indigenous man. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities says...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2018
The MP for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River, Georgina Jolibois, laid out her plan for making Indigenous Peoples Day a national holiday in a Facebook Live broadcast today. A bill to make the day a statutory holiday is being championed on Parliament Hill by Jolibois,...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2018
The La Ronge 89ers of the Beaver Lakes Senior Hockey League won’t be taking part in playoffs this season. The 89ers say a lack of players is the main reason the team is withdrawing from the postseason. “It’s been pretty bothersome because we had a roster that I...
by MBC News | Feb 12, 2018
Scott Moe says as Premier of Saskatchewan he respects the judicial process and its independence, but says he is open to dialogue on possible changes. The Premier spoke to a packed room of reporters in Saskatoon Monday afternoon on the controversial Stanley verdict...
by MBC News | Feb 12, 2018
Candles will be lit at a La Ronge vigil honouring Colten Boushie at 7 pm tonight. Participants are encouraged to gather at the urban reserve in La Ronge to honour the young man and show support for his family. Colten Boushie was a member of the Red Pheasant First...
by MBC News | Feb 12, 2018
Communication delays have led northern trappers to grow concerned with a Cameco project. Trappers with Furblock N-80 feel they were not able to properly share their input on a Cameco exploration project near Black Lake, due to a delay in receiving a letter from the...
by MBC News | Feb 11, 2018
The hundreds of people who attended the Justice for Colten Boushie rally and candlelight vigil in Prince Albert on Sunday were repeatedly urged to demonstrate love, peace and forgiveness. The event was one of dozens held across the country over the weekend in the wake...
by MBC News | Feb 10, 2018
“Justice for Colten” chants echoed across the nation on Saturday in response to what some are calling a “shocking” verdict in the Gerald Stanley murder trial. Stanley was acquitted of both murder and manslaughter in relation to the shooting...
