by MBC News | Apr 17, 2019 | Current News
Saskatoon police are honouring a local couple for their work in creating a stronger relationship between the force and Indigenous communities. Maria and Walter Linklater will be presented with the Badge, Shield and Star Award Wednesday evening. Walter passed away in...
by MBC News | Apr 17, 2019 | Current News
RCMP say alcohol is believed to be a factor in a two-vehicle collision that occurred south of Big River Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Highway 793, just east of Victoire. Police says all injuries sustained in the accident were...
by MBC News | Apr 17, 2019 | Current News, Ice Wolves, MBC News
The winds of change continue to blow for the SJHL’s La Ronge Ice Wolves. The Ice Wolves have hired Rob Fiola to be the team’s new head scout. Fiola is from Churchbridge, SK and has spent years scouting for SJHL and WHL teams. “There was actually an opening in...
by MBC News | Apr 16, 2019 | Current News
Students at Twin Lakes Community School in Buffalo Narrows are exploring their creative side this week through a National Arts Centre program called “Music Alive.” The interactive program, designed to promote songwriting and creativity, has been around since 2006 and...
by MBC News | Apr 16, 2019 | Current News
High school students in Saskatchewan will soon have more opportunities to learn Indigenous languages. School divisions across the province will be able to offer Dene, Michif and Saulteaux (Nakawêmowin) courses at the 10, 20 and 30 levels starting next fall. The...
by MBC News | Apr 16, 2019 | Current News, MBC News
RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Stanley Mission. Police received a call Monday morning around 7 a.m. about an injured man in the community. Investigators say when they arrived, the body of an adult male was found. The man’s name and cause of death...
by MBC News | Apr 16, 2019 | Current News, MBC News
Michael Linklater of Thunderchild First Nation will be suiting up for Saskatchewan’s pro basketball team next month. The Saskatchewan Rattlers will play in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, which features six teams across Canada. Linklater, a guard, says the...
by MBC News | Apr 15, 2019 | Current News
The Northern Saskatchewan Trappers’ Association held their annual convention April 12-14 at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre in La Ronge. The three-day event attracts trappers from across the province to gather feedback and promote the activity. Members...
by MBC News | Apr 15, 2019 | Current News
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it is still investigating an accusation of forced or coerced sterilization of an Indigenous woman at the Moose Jaw hospital. The incident was alleged to happen in December to a Nakoda set to give birth to her third child. Lawyer...
by MBC News | Apr 15, 2019 | Current News
A University of Saskatchewan research program that looks at ways of providing reliable and affordable energy to northern communities has received $500,000 in new funding. The money comes courtesy of Edmonton-based engineering and construction company ONEC Group....
