by MBC News | May 5, 2026
Photo: Daily Herald File Photo Local Indigenous elder Liz Settee speaks during Coldest Night of the Year in Prince Albert / Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Michael Oleksyn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Prince Albert Daily Herald A...
by MBC News | May 5, 2026
Historic flooding along the Shell and Carrot rivers has triggered evacuations in northern Saskatchewan, prompting the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) to activate its Emergency Operations Centre. Members from Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation,...
by MBC News | May 5, 2026
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band says it is actively working to address stray and roaming dog concerns across its communities. Between January and early April 2026, Animal Control officers apprehended and re-homed 103 dogs, following 175 in 2025. The Band’s Animal Care...
by MBC News | May 5, 2026
Community members and Île-à-la-Crosse RCMP carried out a coordinated six-hour search Saturday for missing 50-year-old Thomas Corrigal. The search focused on the northwest area of Île-à-la-Crosse, with crews using foot patrols, snowmobiles, ATVs, and drones. Police say...
by MBC News | May 4, 2026
Photo: Screenshot of Metis Nation-Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum making announcement May 4, 2026 The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan has announced a key leadership change within its public service, as Chief Executive Officer Richard Quintal prepares to step down from...
by MBC News | May 4, 2026
By Patrick Quinn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Nation With construction recently completed on a new studio in Mistissini, the James Bay Cree Communications Society is evolving to meet the needs of a changing media environment. Initially formed as a regional...
by MBC News | May 4, 2026
Photo: Ecuador exchange / Patrick Quinn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Patrick Quinn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Nation The Cree Nation was well represented in a North-South knowledge exchange that brought together 22 Indigenous peoples from...
by MBC News | May 4, 2026
Photo: Several road closures are in the RM of Paddockwood. / Courtesy of RM of Paddockwood No. 520 By Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday Flooding continues to disrupt travel across northeastern Saskatchewan, with a section of Highway 791...
by MBC News | May 4, 2026
Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team has cleared RCMP officers of any wrongdoing in connection to an in-custody death in Melfort in May 2025. According to the final report, the 44-year-old man died from acute cocaine toxicity, with coronary artery disease...
by MBC News | May 4, 2026
Photo: Highway 165 southwest of Beauval has been closed between Beauval and the junction with Highway 155 due to significant flood damage. / Courtesy of Beauval EOC By Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday Widespread flooding across...
