by MBC News | Oct 7, 2019
The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is mourning the death of Honourary Chief Bill McKnight. He died at the age of 79 on Friday. In 1988 McKnight was bestowed the Cree name “kihiw mîkwan” ( key hue me kwon), which means “Eagle Feather”. “Honourary Chief kihiw mîkwan held a...
by MBC News | Oct 4, 2019
An Indigenous musician from Prince Albert says he wants to use music to help break the stigma surrounding mental health. Patrick Moon Bird has been playing music for over 16 years and also suffers from bipolar disorder. “One of the hardest things I would say is that...
by MBC News | Oct 4, 2019
Several sets of hockey equipment will be handed out to kids in the La Ronge area. The initiative was spearheaded by RCMP Cpl. Brent Nicol, who is based out of La Ronge. “It was actually something that was brought to my attention by Coach Kevin Kaminski of the Ice...
by MBC News | Oct 3, 2019
The James Smith Cree Nation’s new medical clinic in Saskatoon is one step closer to becoming reality. The First Nation signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday with Saskatchewan Polytechnic to provide on site medical training for students. The new private...
by MBC News | Oct 3, 2019
RCMP is asking the public for help in locating a man who escaped custody. On September 28, Ethan Merasty was being transported to the Stanley Mission detachment. As the officer opened the door of the police vehicle upon arrival at the detachment, Merasty immediately...
by MBC News | Oct 3, 2019
Action is underway in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League. The Beardy’s Blackhawks did not get off to the start they wanted, dropping their first two contests to the Regina Pat Canadians. The Blackhawks lost the first matchup 4-2 and then came up short 6-0...
