by MBC News | May 16, 2018
A new database at the University of Saskatchewan is aiming to give lawyers and researchers a better grasp of Gladue reports. Gladue reports are pre-sentencing reports advising courts to consider Indigenous offenders’ backgrounds during sentencing. These...
by MBC News | May 16, 2018
An evacuation order for the Waterhen Lake First Nation is still in effect. It was issued Tuesday afternoon due to access concerns for that community because there’s only a single road in and out. A 2,600 hectare wildfire continues to burn, with that blaze not...
by MBC News | May 16, 2018
A point-in-time homelessness count in Regina conducted in April indicates 286 people were living rough. Statistics show that 172 people were sleeping in emergency shelters or transitional housing, while 86 others were couch surfing off family and friends. Shawn Fraser...
by MBC News | May 16, 2018
RCMP are confirming the identity of a man whose body was found in a burnt vehicle on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation. Following an autopsy yesterday, police are confirming the deceased to be 20-year-old Brennan Ahenakew of Ahtahkakoop. Ahenakew’s body was found in...
by MBC News | May 16, 2018
Organizers of a Northlands College conference are hoping to inspire students with several northern Saskatchewan success stories. The second annual Vibrant Roots Conference is set to kick off on Wednesday afternoon and will run into Thursday. It will be taking place at...
by MBC News | May 16, 2018
Housing, roads and education are a few of the topics being discussed at an economic strategy meeting for far northern communities this week. The two-day Athabasca Economic Strategic Planning Session is being held just north of Prince Albert at Waskesiu. Ed Mirasty,...
