Sask. Polytech graduate earns recognition with Reconciliation in Action Award

by MBC News | Jun 29, 2026

Photo:  Haley Burnouf at Saskatoon Saskatchewan Polytechnic  / Supplied photo A post-secondary graduate from Île-à-la-Crosse is being recognized for blending education with community impact. Hailey Burnouf recently completed the two year Design and Manufacturing...

Beware travelling contractors across western Canada this summer

by MBC News | Jun 29, 2026

Photo: RCMP regularly warn rural Alberta and Saskatchewan residents about travelling contractors, or “Travellers.” Submitted Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By: Stu Salkeld Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Your West Central Voice...

Air quality advisories issued in the north as Southend wildfire monitoring continues 

by MBC News | Jun 29, 2026

Air quality advisories have been issued for a large portion of northern Saskatchewan as wildfire smoke continues to move through the region.  The affected area stretches from La Loche in the northwest to Cumberland House and Creighton in the east. It also includes La...

Osoyoos Indian Band set to restore native plants, species in wildfire-ravaged forests

by MBC News | Jun 28, 2026

Photo: An aerial view of forestry in Osoyoos Indian Band homelands in syilx territory on June 10, 2026, showing the impacts of the 2021 Nk’Mip Creek Wildfire. Photo by Aaron Hemens Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Aaron Hemens Local Journalism...

New book brings Pacific Coast stories to life with cutting edge graphics called Haida Manga

by MBC News | Jun 28, 2026

Photo: In “The Lost Haida Manga: A Compendium” author/artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas uses cutting edge graphic imagery to enhance his stories. Jennifer Kovacs, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Jennifer Kovacs Local Journalism Initiative Reporter...

Traditional practices help patients heal at Selkirk Mental Health Centre

by MBC News | Jun 27, 2026

Photo: Selkirk Mental Health Centre is expanding culturally safe Indigenous mental health supports that combine clinical care with traditional healing, ceremony and cultural connection. Pictured, Indigenous Health Resource Workers Roxanne Dyck and Barry Beardy. Photo...