by MBC News | Mar 7, 2023
RCMP say two people are facing charges in the death of a La Loche man from last month. Mounties had been investigating the death of Nathan Piche, who had been reported missing near Garson Lake in mid-February. On Friday, police arrested Clayton Fontaine, alleging he...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2023
Pressure is continuing to mount for the province to backtrack on its implementation of PST on municipal construction projects. The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association said medium-sized cities in the province are feeling the impact. It suggests that 24-39...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2023
SaskTel is reporting that service has been restored to northwest Saskatchewan after a disruption. In a media release the company said cell phone, wireless and landline phone services were restored at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. SaskTel said the shut down was needed due to...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2023
By Roman Hayter The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has released an update on its agricultural benefits claim. In a statement released Monday, the Agricultural Benefits Committee (ABC) stated that they are continuing to meet with legal counsel, Thompson, Laboucan & Epp...
by MBC News | Mar 6, 2023
Beauval RCMP are seeking the public’s help following an alleged drive-by shooting at a home on the La Plonge First Nation Saturday afternoon. Mounties report that a stolen white car with a green tarp covering one of the windows approached the house, firing towards a...
by MBC News | Mar 6, 2023
One man from Toronto has been arrested and charged following a drug bust in La Ronge. RCMP say as the result of an investigation officers searched two homes in the community finding approximately 150 grams of cocaine and crack, a sum of cash, trafficking...
by MBC News | Mar 6, 2023
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is working to deal with drinking water issues on a First Nation near Prince Albert. People living on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) side of Little Red Reserve are being given bottled water due to a number of issues with the water...
by MBC News | Mar 6, 2023
SaskTel is going to be undertaking some emergency maintenance which is going to impact service in a range of communities. In a media release sent out Monday the company said starting at midnight Monday and going until 6 a.m. Tuesday landline phone, internet and...
by MBC News | Mar 6, 2023
The File Hills First Nations Police Service is getting an additional $40,000 this year and $357,000 over the next five years to help address policing in that area. The added money comes after Ottawa increased its yearly contribution to First Nations policing. That...
by MBC News | Mar 6, 2023
The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan is reiterating its opposition to the Saskatchewan First Act. It said it is against the legislation as it lacks a meaningful and engaging approach to consultation. The MN-S met with the provincial New Democrats to voice their concerns....