by MBC News | Mar 22, 2023 | Current News
By Roman Hayter John P. Roberts is one of three candidates running for Chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. Roberts has been a band Councillor in Stanley Mission for 15 years and is being encouraged by his family and friends to pursue the Chief position....
by MBC News | Mar 21, 2023 | Current News
One of the people looking to be the next leader of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation is talking about his platform. Conrad Bird is running against Edward Henderson and incumbent chief Joyce Mcleod for the chief’s office. Bird told MBC Radio News he is running...
by MBC News | Mar 21, 2023 | Current News
Cumberland House RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 18-year-old male. Jesse Dionne was last seen on March 15 at Cumberland House, and investigators believe he may be in a red van headed to Calgary, Alberta. Dionne also has connections to...
by MBC News | Mar 21, 2023 | Current News
By Dan Jones Athabasca MLA Jim Lemaigre is accusing a non-Indigenous MLA of making extremely offensive and racially charged comments. This comes after a controversial few days for Lemaigre and the governing SaskParty over the passage of the Saskatchewan First Act. ...
by Joel Willick | Mar 21, 2023 | Current News
In the wake of the James Smith Cree Nation tragedy there were calls from First Nations to improve justice, safety, and health outcomes for communities. An FSIN conference in Saskatoon this week is aiming to address those concerns with around 600 people gathered to...
by Joel Willick | Mar 21, 2023 | Current News
A Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Vice-chief says actions will soon follow the passing of the of the Saskatchewan First Act. This means legal recourse and possible blockades. The controversial legislation passed third reading at the legislature last week...
by MBC News | Mar 20, 2023 | Current News
The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) has made a major drug seizure. At PAPS headquarters Monday afternoon Chief Jonathan Bergen, along with Inspector Criag Mushka told members of the media that after an investigation the service searched a home at a trailer court...
by Joel Willick | Mar 20, 2023 | Current News
Last week, the Saskatchewan First Act passed third reading despite strong opposition from Indigenous groups. The government says the Act aims to assert its jurisdiction over natural resources. The legislation has garnered the ire of Indigenous groups since it was...
by MBC News | Mar 20, 2023 | Current News
Members of Montreal Lake Cree Nation will have three candidates to choose from when they vote for their next chief. Incumbent Joyce Mcleod is standing for re-election for a second term. Mcleod is being challenged for the office by Conrad Bird and Edward Henderson. In...
by MBC News | Mar 20, 2023 | Current News
In communities across Saskatchewan — from the biggest cities to the smallest hamlets — people are struggling to stay housed, or living without safe and reliable housing at all. But service providers in rural communities say their clients face high barriers to...
