by MBC News | May 8, 2023
Residents of La Loche returned home Sunday morning, as officials declared the evacuation of that community last week over. A massive blaze forced residents from their homes as the flames and smoke were posing a threat. Residents left Regina Saturday evening. Citizens...
by MBC News | May 5, 2023
The province is celebrating Treaties. The week of May 21-27 will soon be proclaimed by First Nations, Metis and Northern Affairs Minister Don McMorris as Treaties Recognition Week. He is set to issue a proclamation next week. McMorris is asking citizens to recognize...
by MBC News | May 5, 2023
A significant wildfire which caused the evacuation orders for the Clearwater River Dene Nation and Northern Village of La Loche has not increased in size in the past 36 hours. That fire is 266 hectares in size. “No homes, businesses or infrastructure have been burnt...
by MBC News | May 5, 2023
A public inquest will be held next month into the death of an Indigenous man at the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre. William Whitebear was found unresponsive in his cell on November 2, 2020.SPCC staff and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel responded,...
by MBC News | May 5, 2023
Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day for Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is taking place in many communities across the country. Today’s focus is to recognize and raise awareness of the...
by Joel Willick | May 5, 2023
Several volunteer medical professionals will be in Ile a la Crosse this weekend providing eye exams to children in the community. The Indigenous Children Eye Examination (ICEE) program, out of Ontario, will be flying up with a team to the northern community On...
by MBC News | May 4, 2023
A mandatory evacuation of the Clearwater River Dene Nation Wednesday forced residents from their homes well into Thursday, with the last scheduled bus leaving south at 6:30 PM. A human-caused wildfire, which started days ago, is threatening infrastructure. Luckily a...
by MBC News | May 4, 2023
UPDATE: Thursday May 4, 12:24 PM Fire crews from Prince Albert and North Battleford are assisting the Moosomin First Nation in extinguishing a wildfire that was threatening that community. Firefighters have for three days, attempted to gain control of the blaze. Cecil...
by MBC News | May 4, 2023
Update 10:50AM The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says it is providing ground, air and heavy equipment resources to help battle a wildfire near the Clearwater River Dene Nation and Village of La Loche. Evacuation efforts are underway for First Nations residents as...
by MBC News | May 4, 2023
A family from Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation is asking for the public’s help in providing information regarding their loved-one’s death. The body of Aaron Gamble was discovered in a dumpster in the 2300 block of 17th Street West in Saskatoon on March 24....
