by MBC News | Feb 15, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
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 | Current News, MBC News
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 | Current News, MBC News
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 | Current News, MBC News
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...
by MBC News | Feb 13, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
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 | Current News, MBC News
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 | Current News, MBC News
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 | Current News, MBC News
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 | Current News, MBC News
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 | Current News, MBC News
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...
