by MBC News | Feb 2, 2018
A bulge on the casing of the bullet that killed Colten Boushie came under intense scrutiny at the Gerald Stanley murder trial in Battleford today. The casing was recovered from the dashboard of the vehicle Boushie was sitting in when he was shot in the head in August...
by MBC News | Feb 1, 2018
A witness described a completely different story about the shooting of Colten Boushie when she testified at the trial of the man accused of killing him today. Belinda Jackson was a back seat passenger in the SUV that entered Gerald Stanley’s farm yard in August of...
by MBC News | Feb 1, 2018
Women in Mining and Women in Nuclear Saskatchewan Inc. announced a new program today that is aiming to empower and mentor women in the mining sector. The initiative, coined as the Mine your Potential Mentorship Program, is being funded by the International Minerals...
by MBC News | Feb 1, 2018
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says immediate relief for First Nations children and families must be the next urgent step in child welfare reform, and the federal government must work together with First Nations to uphold the fourth and most...
by MBC News | Feb 1, 2018
A La Ronge man accused of manslaughter will remain in custody after his first court appearance. Nikko Ross, 30, made a brief court appearance in La Ronge Thursday morning, where his matter was adjourned until February 12 when it is expected he will enter a plea. Ross...
by MBC News | Feb 1, 2018
“Not First Nations friendly.” Those were the comments directed toward Saskatchewan’s justice system by Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron. Chief Cameron spoke to reporters outside a Battleford courthouse Thursday morning moments...
by MBC News | Feb 1, 2018
The organizer of an Indigenous men’s conference believes a return to traditional practices is key to healing. Over the past few days in Saskatoon, around 100 people have been in attendance for the Igniting the Warrior Spirit Within Conference, which is devoted...
by MBC News | Jan 31, 2018
Over 200 hundred people attended a public information meeting in La Ronge Wednesday evening which was organized by a company which hopes to develop an open pit mine in the area. Garcia Silica has already acquired the mineral rights to about 43 square kilometres of...
by MBC News | Jan 31, 2018
After two days of testimony, a clearer picture is emerging of what happened on August 9th of 2016 when 22 year old Colten Boushie was shot on a farm near Biggar. 56 year old Gerald Stanley is on trial for second degree murder in Battleford court. The last witness to...
by MBC News | Jan 31, 2018
The Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates is calling form”immediate and long-term action” in improving the living conditions and support systems for Indigenous children and youth in Canada. Spurred by an emergency meeting on Indigenous child...
