by MBC News | Jul 18, 2016
The names of thousands of Metis Veterans are now etched into a memorial at Batoche. The Metis Veterans Memorial was first unveiled in 2014, and this year they had the funds to engrave the names of more than 5,000 Metis men and women who have served in Canada’s...
by MBC News | Jul 18, 2016
An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday in Saskatoon following the death of a 17-year-old girl on the Big Island Lake Cree Nation. Spiritwood RCMP and emergency responders were called to a home in the community on Friday morning about someone in medical distress. Attempts...
by MBC News | Jul 15, 2016
Metis leaders from across Canada pictures with Minister Carolyn Bennett. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski. Metis people from across Canada have pulled out their sashes for the Back to Batoche festival. Some passionate speeches during the opening ceremonies on Friday touched...
by MBC News | Jul 15, 2016
Saskatchewan residents are still on the move even though the storm system that caused all the problems has moved out. Evacuation orders were lifted in Arborfield and the Shoal Lake First Nation, but on the nearby Red Earth First Nation residents were bracing for peak...
by MBC News | Jul 15, 2016
Last night Red Earth decided to evacuate 200 health priority individuals as water levels rise in the area. The evacuees were transported to Saskatoon because of concerns about the water levels cutting off emergency access to the community. Red Earth Chief Ian McKay...
by MBC News | Jul 15, 2016
Several aspiring film makers had an opportunity this week to learn what it’s like to be in the industry. The Indigenous youth took part in the first ever Saskatoon Tribal Council Film Camp just outside of Saskatoon where they learned about all aspects of film...
by MBC News | Jul 15, 2016
Norman Hector MacAuley. Photo courtesy legacy.com A scholarship is being formed after the death of a La Ronge-born politician last week. Norman MacAuley died at the age of 98 in Kelowna BC, but spent much of his younger life in the La Ronge area. Growing up, MacAuley...
by MBC News | Jul 15, 2016
Most evacuees will stay at the Henk Ruys Soccer Centre. Photo courtesy Volleyball Saskatoon Red Earth First Nation has decided to evacuate 200 health priority individuals as water levels rise in the area. Red Earth was keeping an eye on the Carrot River after flash...
by MBC News | Jul 14, 2016
Annual rate hikes of about 5% a year will be the norm for SaskPower for the foreseeable future according to the company’s president. Today the crown corporation released its annual report, which shows another big drop in profits despite three years of rate hikes. Net...
by MBC News | Jul 14, 2016
Mckenna Francour, Colby Goodvoice, and Rebecca Strong play basketball this week. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski. Prince Albert Grand Council’s new summer day camp is offering plenty of fun activities to give its urban youth a healthy outlet for their energy....
