by MBC News | Aug 31, 2018
RCMP say any attempts to inspect a plane at the bottom of Peter Pond Lake will have to wait until the winter. Members of the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team were at the lake this week to assess the possibility of conducting a dive in that area. Police say the remote...
by MBC News | Aug 30, 2018
Both the Assembly of First Nations and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations are heralding the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline as a victory for First Nations people. On Thursday, the court quashed the Liberal government’s...
by MBC News | Aug 30, 2018
The Waterhen Lake First Nation is in the process of building about $1 million in new housing. A total of seven multi and one-bedroom units are being constructed on the reserve. Waterhen Councillor Blaine Fiddler says housing is an ongoing need. “We have a high number...
by MBC News | Aug 29, 2018
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s cultural gathering started this morning and runs through Friday at the urban reserve in downtown La Ronge. The event is free to the public and the theme this year is “Reconciliation – Bringing Us Together.” Tom Roberts helped...
by MBC News | Aug 29, 2018
A new bylaw in Kamsack aiming to regulate loitering and public nuisances on streets, sidewalks and other public places in the town of Kamsack is drawing heavy criticism from the Key First Nation, as Chief Clarence Papaquash says it targets his members, in an effort to...
by MBC News | Aug 29, 2018
A 33-year-old Black Lake man is facing various charges after a roadside stop in Prince Albert yesterday. Police say they pulled over a driver in the 1100 block of Branion Drive around 3:30 p.m. after receiving complaints. He now faces charges of operating a motor...
by MBC News | Aug 29, 2018
A Facebook page for issues of interest to members of the Fond-du-Lac Dene Nation is generating a lot of attention – both good and bad. One of the hot topics of interest on the Fond-du-Lac Band and Urban Members Information Facebook page is a promised $15,000 Treaty 8...
by MBC News | Aug 28, 2018
The Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation celebrated its Treaty Day Tuesday. Festivities began with the grand entry of dignitaries in the morning and ended with a fireworks display at night. Band councilor Kevin Seesequasis says this year’s event has particular...
by MBC News | Aug 28, 2018
On Monday, Regina city council voted in favour of naming a new park in the city’s southeast after Cree language expert Jean Okimasis. Okimasis is being recognized for her contributions to the area. She has written books on Cree and is known for teaching and preserving...
by MBC News | Aug 28, 2018
La Ronge Ice Wolves netminder Jordan Frey is currently in Swift Current, battling for a spot on the Broncos roster. “About a month ago, Dean Brockman – the head coach — called me and told me that they had a goalie drop out, and they had an open spot at camp if I...
