by MBC News | Jan 22, 2026
The Government of Saskatchewan is launching an independent Review of hospital safety and security in the province. The review comes after hospital workers have been speaking out against unsafe working conditions in hospital emergency departments in the province. The...
by MBC News | Jan 22, 2026
Proceeds from Saskatchewan Roughriders Indigenous logo merchandise will be used for student scholarships at the First Nations University of Canada. This week, the Riders announced a one time funding of $60,000 to the university for students entering their first year....
by MBC News | Jan 22, 2026
The northern community of La Loche is marking the anniversary today of one of the community’s most painful moment. Four people died and seven others were injured in a mass shooting in La Loche on this day in 2016. Over the past ten years, the school has been...
by MBC News | Jan 22, 2026
Photo: from the Canada Infrastructure Bank announcement Jan. 21 that equity loans will be provided to First Nation in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for a new transmission line. By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Windspeaker.com An agreement enabling...
by MBC News | Jan 22, 2026
Photo: Sturgeon Lake First Nation is located in north-central Saskatchewan, about 30 kilometres northwest of Prince Albert. / Courtesy of Sturgeon Lake First Nation By Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca Sturgeon Lake First Nation...
by MBC News | Jan 22, 2026
By Lucas-Matthew Marsh Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Iori:wase Kristan Straub was appointed the inaugural president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation (CILGC). The position will place him at the forefront of...
by MBC News | Jan 21, 2026
Photo: Author Shelly Nelson. Photo supplied. / Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Chevi Rabbit Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News Plains Cree author and knowledge keeper Shelly Nelson, from Onion Lake, Saskatchewan, is sharing...
by MBC News | Jan 20, 2026
Photo: Gillespie on the tundra / Photo submitted by Murray Gillespie By Renee Lilley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Portage Graphic Leader After 45 years of navigating the rugged terrain of the Canadian North and tracking wildlife across the Arctic, Murray...
by MBC News | Jan 20, 2026
Photo: Leaders from four Treaty 4 Nations — Zagime Anishinabek, Kinistin Saulteaux, Cote, and The Key First Nations — are partners in Mino Giizis. Through the Anishinabek Power Alliance, they hold a 50% ownership stake. / Photo submitted by Ryan Dick / Neoen By Sonal...
by MBC News | Jan 20, 2026
Photo: Supplied / Doctors and dietitians across the country are calling for stricter rules on school menus at publicly funded institutions. By Maggie Macintosh Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Winnipeg Free Press School and hospital cafeteria menus are under...
