by MBC News | Nov 7, 2018
A University of Saskatchewan professor says the provincial government may have to put resource revenue sharing with First Nations on the table if it wants development projects to move forward. The Sask. Party government and James Smith Cree Nation are currently in a...
by MBC News | Nov 7, 2018
Another season is underway in the North Central Minor Hockey League in northern Saskatchewan. There’s 24 teams throughout four divisions this season. Teams come from various communities, including La Ronge and Pinehouse. New this year for the league is a bantam...
by MBC News | Nov 7, 2018
The last few years have generally not been good for Canadian trappers. Mild winters have tended to put fur prices on a downward trend. However, the marten continues to be a popular animal to trap in northern Saskatchewan and prices have remained stable. “I believe...
by MBC News | Nov 6, 2018
The Environment Ministry is going full steam ahead in the procurement of 147 new high-powered firearms for conservation officers despite concerns from First Nations and contractors. The original request for proposals was October 24. Since then, four contract...
by MBC News | Nov 6, 2018
After a short stint, it appears private scheduled bus service between La Ronge and Prince Albert is no more. L.A. Family Shuttle began offering daily return trips between the two destinations at the end of July. However, owner Vi Werchola says she had to shut the...
by MBC News | Nov 6, 2018
A Youth Action for Prevention Program is getting a financial boost from the provincial government to help more youth in northern Saskatchewan with alcohol-related issues. The alcohol prevention program in the north is receiving $100,000 from the Saskatchewan Liquor...
by MBC News | Nov 6, 2018
Commentators on Facebook appear to be displeased with the proposed resource royalty scheme over a recently approved diamond mine near Prince Albert on James Smith First Nation traditional territory. Some are asking the First Nation to take a stand, with one person...
by MBC News | Nov 5, 2018
The archaeology and anthropology department at the University of Saskatchewan has issued a statement recognizing past mistakes in their work involving Indigenous communities. “Particularly in the early years of the discipline, archaeologists and anthropologists failed...
by MBC News | Nov 5, 2018
The Saskatchewan government has tabled legislation which will allow police to disclose relevant information to a person in a violent relationship about their partner. The government says, “The Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol (Clare’s Law) Act will provide...
by MBC News | Nov 5, 2018
Pasqua First Nation unveiled two new playgrounds Monday. The playgrounds are a partnership with Enbridge Pipeline. The new equipment for the playgrounds has been purchased as part of a local effort to increase physical activity and ensure healthier children. “We had...
