by mbcnews | Apr 24, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
Both the government and the opposition are admitting that more needs to be done to address mental health issues and high Indigenous suicide rates in northern Saskatchewan. The Advocate for Children and Youth, Corey O’Soup, tabled his annual report Tuesday, saying...
by mbcnews | Apr 24, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
Saskatchewan’s advocate for children and youth is sharply criticizing the provincial government, saying it needs to prioritize First Nations and Métis education outcomes and better mental health services in the north. In his annual report, Corey O’Soup says graduation...
by mbcnews | Apr 24, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
Two people from Big River First Nation are facing numerous drug trafficking charges after allegedly being found with crystal meth and a large quantity of prescription pills. RCMP say a traffic stop was conducted near Debden this past Saturday. Officers then conducted...
by mbcnews | Apr 24, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
The RCMP is releasing details about a tragic death near Wollaston Lake this past weekend. Billy Dzeylion, 33, was part of a fishing tournament near the northern community. RCMP say Dzeylion was last seen on Friday heading out on his snowmobile. He was reported missing...
by mbcnews | Apr 23, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
The future of Indigenous child welfare and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action are the focus of a national gathering taking place this week in Moose Jaw. It’s widely recognized that Indigenous children are overrepresented in the child welfare...
by mbcnews | Apr 23, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
The Canoe Lake Young Guns took home the senior contact title at the FSIN Adult Hockey Championships this past weekend in Saskatoon. Canoe Lake beat the Ochapowace Thunder 8-1 in the final. Stanley Mission beat Mistawasis 3-2 to win the recreation 1 title, James Smith...
by mbcnews | Apr 23, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
UPDATE: April 23, 2018. 11:18am Highway 915 to Stanley Mission is now open. Please drive with caution as crews are still working on the road. Small vehicles are advised not to travel the road at this time. The only road into the northern community of Stanley Mission...
by mbcnews | Apr 23, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
Twenty-five young people looking to start their career in law enforcement are one step closer after graduating from the Aboriginal Policing Preparation Applied Certificate Program through Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The 30-week course, offered in Regina, Saskatoon and...
by mbcnews | Apr 20, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
More funding has been made available for a safe shelter under the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. The tribal council has been operating the Waskoosis Safe Shelter since 1992 to ensure the safety and security of women and children fleeing domestic violence. According to...
by mbcnews | Apr 20, 2018 | Current News, MBC News
Colby Daniels of Mistawasis First Nation has taken his talents from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League to Las Vegas, Nevada. Daniels, a former La Ronge Ice Wolves forward, spent the second part of this season with the UNLV Rebels in the ACHA. “We finished off...
