by MBC News | Mar 18, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Rebecca Strong Facebook.) A musician from the Black Lake Denesuline First Nation is set to appear on “Canada’s Got Talent”. Rebecca Strong, who is from Stony Rapids, but grew up in Prince Albert said its a dream come true to audition for the show....
by MBC News | Mar 18, 2024
Several First Nations and Metis groups will receive higher casino and gaming revenues as an additional $35.2 million in payments have been made this fiscal year. Nearly $128 million in payments have gone to various Indigenous groups. “Under our gaming...
by MBC News | Mar 15, 2024
Patuanak RCMP are investigating the death of a 26-year-old man. Mounties were called to a home in that northern community early Friday morning on a report of an injured man. He was later declared deceased by EMS at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to...
by MBC News | Mar 15, 2024
Big River RCMP are asking the public for help in locating Nathan Mountain. He is charged with six offences, including sexual assault and forcible confinement, in relation to an incident reported to police on March 10. Mountain is described as 6’2” and 240 lbs. He has...
by MBC News | Mar 14, 2024
The Saskatchewan RCMP are reporting a number of arrests and charges after stepped up enforcement in Pelican Narrows. RCMP said from March 8 to 11 local officers were assisted by members of the La Ronge Crime Reduction Team and Police Dog Services who helped arrest...
by MBC News | Mar 14, 2024
English River First Nation and the federal government are announcing a major settlement. In a media release sent out Thursday afternoon it was announced the Government of Canada would pay the First Nation just over $90,000,000 to settle long standing claims related to...
by MBC News | Mar 14, 2024
By: Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Marjorie Beaucage uses a single word to explain how she feels about having won a Governor General’s Award for her art—“visible.” It’s an appropriate word as Beaucage was one of six winners...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2024
The Saskatchewan RCMP have charged a 22-year-old man in relation to the death of Dedrick Stick. Police said Samuel Kiseyinewakup is charged with second degree murder in relation to Stick’s death. Stick was found hurt at a home on Makwa Sahgaihcan First Nation on...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2024
The province is providing support to two programs which train Indigenous educators to teach in Indigenous languages. In a media release sent out late Monday morning the province announced just over $100,000 in funding to support the Dene Teacher Education Program...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2024
Northlands College is announcing a new addition to its campus in La Ronge. In a media release sent out Monday morning the college announced the opening of the Canoe Cafe. The college said the new cafe, which was named by students, will provide students at the college...
